I'm still thinking about how easy it is to get caught up in online shopping
... like that one time I bought a new laptop without checking the seller's reviews first
. Anyway, Eric O'Neill makes some good points about using unique passwords and keeping software up-to-date
. But what really got me thinking is how important 2FA is
. I mean, who needs to use two-factor authentication? Just a few years ago, it was like, "What's this extra step?" Now we're seeing more and more companies requiring it... so yeah, I guess it's good that O'Neill's advocating for it
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And can we talk about how important it is to be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources? Like, I got an email the other day with a suspicious attachment
. Luckily, my antivirus software caught it before anything bad happened
. But still, it's always better to err on the side of caution... especially when it comes to online security
.
I'm also wondering if people are actually monitoring their financial accounts regularly for suspicious activity? I mean, I do check mine every few months, but what about those who don't?
. Maybe O'Neill's book can help spread awareness and get more people taking steps to protect themselves... that would be awesome
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And one last thing - secure communication channels are so important online! I know some friends who still use public Wi-Fi for personal stuff... no idea how they avoid getting hacked
. Anyway, thanks for sharing O'Neill's advice... now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go update my software
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I mean think about it, our digital lives are like, super exposed all the time. Hackers are just waiting for us to let our guard down so they can pounce. 
But if we take these simple steps, like using strong passwords and keeping our software updated, we can be way ahead of them. It's like, common sense stuff, but sometimes it takes a expert like Eric O'Neill to make it clear. 
I've had my share of close calls too, but that's just part of the learning process, right? 