Myths, urban legends, bad advice, etc.

A recent thread about "juice jacking" got me thinking about bad or unnecessary cybersecurity advice given by professionals. Also, myths and urban legends that are commonly believed about cybersecurity. I can think back to the hysteria around the Michelangelo Virus as an early example. I wonder if these things can often distract from more real threats and vulnerabilities that the average consumer should be concerned with.


The Juice Jacking thread was interesting. While no one could cite a …

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