The cybersecurity nightmares of 2017 highlight the need to protect yourself. Here are some resolutions for living a safer digital life this new year.
By Brian X. Chen
If 2017 taught you anything about personal technology, it's that the onus is on you to protect your personal data and devices.
Tech companies aren't going to do that for you. (In fact, they are generally the ones failing you.) So why not make protecting yourself your New Year's resolution?
Last year, I recommended some resolutions for making your tech less frustrating, like doing regular maintenance on your devices, being a strategic shopper and purging the e-waste sitting around your home.