👍 #897 – Why Your “Unimportant” Accounts Matter

So you think that account is unimportant?

I predict that within a couple of years you'll reconsidered that stance. In fact, in the worst case, you'll wish you had treated it more seriously today.

The fact is so-called "unimportant" accounts, or if you think you're unimportant because you have no money, are still highly desired by hackers.

Without proper security hackers can still cause you a world of hurt.

Why Your "Unimportant" Accounts Matter goes into the details.

Also this week:

• Searching a site without search.
• The dangerous default setting you need to change.
• Blocking someone from stealing your Wi-Fi.

As always, links below.

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Why Your "Unimportant" Accounts Matter
Even the unimportant ones can cause you problems.

Regardless of your initial thoughts, every account is important, and we are all targets.

https://askleo.com/95510

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

How Do I Search a Site That Has No Search Box? How you can search without search.
Many sites lack a search facility. Fortunately, it's easy to do it yourself using a search engine like Google. Even when sites provide their own, this do-it-yourself solution may give you better results. https://askleo.com/21977

Windows File Explorer Settings: the Setting You Should Change Right Now The default may not be safe.
Windows File Explorer tries to help by hiding some information. Unfortunately, that opens a hole hackers can use to fool you. https://askleo.com/5043

How Do I Block Someone From Using My Wi-Fi? The best approach.
Most Wi-Fi access points and routers easily let you block someone from using your Wi-Fi. I'll cover the simple steps. https://askleo.com/142290

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How Do I Block Someone From Using My Wi-Fi? Most Wi-Fi access points and routers easily let you block someone from using your Wi-Fi. I'll cover the simple steps. https://youtu.be/24AyLCLsz5Y

Why Your "Unimportant" Accounts Matter Regardless of your initial thoughts, every account is important, and we are all targets. https://youtu.be/Q5sUggNVo78

Windows File Explorer Settings: the Setting You Should Change Right Now Windows File Explorer tries to help by hiding some information. Unfortunately, that opens a hole hackers can use to fool you. https://youtu.be/zi-oCR3-sO4

How Do I Search a Site That Has No Search Box? Many sites lack a search facility. Fortunately, it's easy to do it yourself using a search engine like Google. Even when sites provide their own, this do-it-yourself solution may give you better results. https://youtu.be/ghOIh0cFJVU

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