Cybersecurity and privacy best practices involve more than just computers and software because human behavior has a major impact on keeping information safe. Even when strong security systems are in place, scammers and hackers often rely on manipulating people rather than attacking the technology itself. This is why awareness, communication,a nd safe habits are just as important as software or security tools.
One experience that made me realize this was when i received a scam phone call from someone pretending to represent a legitimate company I was doing business with. The caller sounded convincing and tired to pressure me into giving personal information quickly. The more they talked though, the more i realized something felt off because they were asking for too many sensitive information that a real company wouldn’t normally do over the phone. So instead of continuing the conversation, and having a little fun with the scam caller myself, I ended the call and blocked the number.