How to Stay Safe Online - A Must-Read for Everyone


I was chatting with an old co-worker of mine last week, telling her about the many scary stories I've heard since stepping into the world of cybersecurity 6 months ago (my 9-5 job).

But she shared one that topped many of mine...

She told me how a friend of hers found this app or service that allowed you to search your name on the Dark Web to see what it returned.

Which her friend proceeded to do and spooky enough, she found some photos of herself. Not the embarrassing selfie photos we've taken of ourselves when we were teens but surveillance-style photos. Photos of her without knowing walking around the city of Melbourne. 😳

In my short time in cyber security, I've learned how susceptible we are to cyber threats. The internet, as vast and useful as it is, harbors risks that could affect our lives significantly.

But, we're not helpless. I've written this article, "Why Everyone Should Use a VPN When Surfing the Web," to inform folks of ways to protect themselves online.

​Become a smarter web surfer!​

Let's prioritize our online safety and take proactive steps together.

​

Cheers,

Matt

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