A Former Hacker’s 10 Tips on Staying Safe Online

Ngô Minh Hiếu spent 7 1/2 years incarcerated in the U.S. for running an online store that sold the personal information of about 200 million Americans. Since leaving prison, he has become a so-called white hat hacker, attempting to protect the world from the sorts of cybercriminals he once was. Here are some of his tips for how you can mitigate your risks, along with some other practical online security advice. Check the privacy settings for any new app that …

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