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Going online without understanding the basics of how the internet works is like getting behind the wheel without knowing the road rules: you might still get where you’re going, but you could be a danger to yourself and those around you.
Using the internet is now a daily activity for most Australians. Yet, the number of people who actually understand the internet’s mechanics is small. Government and schools do work to promote cyber security and cyber safety, but the message is still not getting widespread attention.
Ultimately there is only so much that government or businesses can do to keep us safe online. At a certain point, we need to take personal responsibility and educate ourselves about how to use the internet safely.
http://theconversation.com/we-need-to-take-responsibility-for-our-own-safety-online-38368
(Score: 1) by WillR on Tuesday March 17 2015, @02:36PM
I see you've got a gmail address
Who doesn't have at least one? If you're using good passwords for all your web site accounts, the next best attack to take over one of them is to intercept a password reset message. Gmail (and Yahoo, Outlook, etc) are way too big for domain hijacking. A boutique private email host probably isn't, your personal domain definitely isn't. [medium.com]
(Score: 2) by Common Joe on Tuesday March 17 2015, @03:02PM
Don't get too worked up over it. The guy's trolling. You're my target audience. Not him.
Your link is an older story, but one well worth remembering in today's world. Thanks for providing it.