I’m pretty sure that the FBI issued the warning just intended on posting a cyber security best practice every day people could use. Then the media latched onto it as if it was an emergency announcement.
Cargo culting security in a way that decreases convenience makes people less likely to follow security advice that mitigates an actual threat. Spending good will credit on far-fetched threats is foolish.
I’m pretty sure that the FBI issued the warning just intended on posting a cyber security best practice every day people could use. Then the media latched onto it as if it was an emergency announcement.
Cargo culting security in a way that decreases convenience makes people less likely to follow security advice that mitigates an actual threat. Spending good will credit on far-fetched threats is foolish.