Hackers repeatedly use the same common ploys to fool most people most easily. Avoid becoming a victim by learning about these ploys and by using a tech tool that too many people do not know about (or use if they do know). In this episode, you’ll learn about six excellent recommendations the AARP believes can protect people online. And learn more about the one that’s most beneficial for everyone who uses the Internet via computer, tablet device, or smartphone.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Technology in efficient law practices
- The importance of automated scheduling
- The benefits of implementing a consultation fee
- Using the 80/20 principle to leverage your practice
Internet Safety Tips – Common Hacker Ploys
The world of the internet, as vast and useful as it is, unfortunately, harbors a lurking threat – hackers. These internet predators often use common ploys to deceive the bulk of internet users. However, becoming a victim is avoidable.
Internet Safety Tips – The Power of Technology
Our Internet Safety Tips emphasize the need for technological tools in our fight against these cyber threats. Unfortunately, many internet users are either ignorant of these tools or don’t use them even when they do know about them. In this article, we’ll shed light on a handful of these technology instruments you can deploy for your online safety.
Internet Safety Tips – Learn from the AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has six sterling recommendations directed at safeguarding individuals online. We will delve into these Internet Safety Tips, providing you with a concise summary geared towards securing your online presence.
Internet Safety Tips – The Core Benefit of Online Safety Tools
To solidify the argument for these safety tools, we will examine one tip that stands out as most beneficial for everyone that uses the internet, regardless of whether they use a computer, tablet device, or smartphone.
Internet Safety Tips – Leveraging Technology in Law Practices
Safety also comes from efficiency. Technology and legal practices can marry to create a safer environment. From exploring the significance of automated scheduling to implementing consultation fees, we’ll explore how the 80/20 principle can enhance your practice to its fullest, providing not just productivity but protection from online threats.
Resources from this Episode
- AARP article: What I Learned After Hackers Attacked Me and Stole $4,000
- AARP Fraud Watch Network
- 1Password (password manager Ernie recommends)
General Resources
- Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers
- Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle
- Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive
- Join: ‘80/20 Inner Circle‘ (valuable business insights for small firm owners)
- Read: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch
- Get my new email course: ChatGPT for Lawyers (it’s free)
- Check out my Law Practice Assessment if you want to improve your practice. (answer a few questions and then get specific recommendations for improvement in 5 key areas).
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