Sunday security posts

I know the focus of this Website is streaming. I know that often on Sundays, I'll vary from that a little bit and talk about security. And I know that while my original security posts were related to streaming, I've done more and more non-streaming security posts on Sundays.

I'll say that there is a justification in that streaming is a field that can be exploited by scammers. Anything that is new and different and that receives an increase in users can get the attention of scammers, and become a focus of scammers. Streaming can be that.

I focus on security and privacy in my day to day life, partly because it was my job for a while, but also because I realize that anyone can be a target, even me. Even you.

Since streaming does grow day by day, scammers will be targeting streamers. I should say more scammers will be targeting streamers. Because it is happening.

The best way to stay safe as a streamer is to be security and privacy conscious. After all, you do it in your every day life, don't you? Don't you?

Do you leave your keys in your car? People used to do that, but not any more. People take their keys when they get out of the car. And they should. Security is important.

Do you leave your house unlocked when you leave, or when you go to bed at night? People used to. Heck, I know some that still do, although they recognize that they shouldn't. Many people lock their house, and they should. Security is important,

Do you have a party line? Okay, some of you may not have any idea what I'm asking there. But long ago, families shared a phone line. They'd have different numbers, but they all shared a single line. We used to have a party line. But I don't know of anyone that has one today. About 20 years ago, there were at least 5,000 still in use. I don't know how many there are today, but party lines still exist. Most people don't have a party line though. Privacy is important.

Security and privacy, two distinct things although there is some overlap, are important. Having focused on that in my work, I may have a higher awareness than many, but I do think that everyone should have security and privacy as a normal part of their lives.

My Streaming Life is secure -- well, I try to keep it secure. My Streaming Life is private -- well, I try to keep it private. My Streaming Life is enjoyable. Security and privacy are second nature to me. I hope it becomes second nature to you as well.