Retired Fbi Agent Shares Things He Will Never Do And Explains Why

Every new technological advancement and innovation introduces new challenges, and it’s getting hard to keep up with all of it. Luckily, there are people who are on the ball and inform others so that they could stay safe out there in this crazy world—it’s people like ex FBI agent Steve Lazarus. Scroll down to see what he has to say about personal safety and security as well as out interview with him.

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One of the things that got people hooked on was his series on the things he would never do as a retired FBI agent. In it, he details how tech has become a new frontier for hackers, scammers and any other kind of miscreant (including shady, agenda-pushing corporations). “My social media presence began as a book marketing strategy for my crime fiction novel “Call Me Sonny,” explained Lazarus. The “five things” theme was based on similar content I saw from creators who wanted to share their professional experiences.” steve.lazarus.books , Matheus Bertelli Report
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Sad to say, but nothing is truly save online, especially social media, as points out Lazarus: “You absolutely cannot be 100% safe on social media, because you are putting yourself out there. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be smart. I would say the #1 sin I see every day is oversharing—personal info, location info, relationship status, etc. He went on to say that the trajectory of safety and security remains fluid. By that, he means that while social media users are becoming more aware of the threats and tech savvy, hackers and data miners too are moving forward and find new ways of extracting information from people. It’s a sort of cat and mouse game in that sense. steve.lazarus.books , Mika Baumeister Report
For the most part, browsing the internet is harmless as the various services you use collect information about your behavior online just so they could advertise better to you and that’s pretty much it. Ad blockers nullify those attempts. However, it’s still important to keep an eye on what you disclose or what you agree to online as scammers and hackers are relentless to get your money. So, the general rule of thumb is don’t click on anything that you wouldn’t want to be approached by on the street. And, as an extension of that, fact check absolutely everything. “Stop taking things at face value because some random dude (including me!!!) said it on the internet,” added Lazarus. “And quit buying into every conspiracy theory in the world simply because it supports your own feelings.” If you need more specifics, the SWGfL, a charity that focuses on fostering safety and security online, has a comprehensive list of guides, social media checklists and other resources to help folks not compromise themselves online. Or if you don’t want to leave Bored Panda, you’re welcome. But if you need a more condensed, visual version of this, consider checking out and following Lazarus on TikTok or ordering Call Me Sonny. So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Have your own security tips to share? Do so in the comment section below!