Popcorn Hack #1: Website/Company that has your PII

Service:
Instagram

What data do they store?

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Photos, videos, location data
  • Message and post history
  • Device and browsing information

If stolen, what could happen?
Hackers could:

  • Impersonate me to scam others
  • Use location and photo data to track my location
  • Attempt phishing using my identity or send harmful DMs to me

Popcorn Hack #2: Suspicious bank email

Steps to take before clicking any link:

  1. Check the sender’s email address and see if it is valid
  2. Do not click the link and instead, visit the bank’s official site manually
  3. Call the bank using the number on their official website, not on the email
  4. Look for red flags like spelling errors or urgent scare tactics
  5. Report the email to the bank or mark it as phishing

Popcorn Hack #3: Public Wi-Fi dangers

How hackers exploit public Wi-Fi:

  • Set up access points to spy on traffic
  • Use packet sniffers to capture login details and personal data, could use something like a key logger as well to track key strokes
  • Put malware into unsafe devices

Steps to take:

  • Avoid accessing sensitive info like banking on public WiFi
  • Use a VPN to encrypt your data
  • Turn off auto-connect to Wi-Fi networks
  • Use HTTPS websites for secure communication