The importance of digital hygiene and data privacy

The podcast episode highlights the need for individuals to prioritize their digital hygiene and take steps to protect their personal information. The speaker shares a personal experience of receiving a warning from the FBI about potential cyber threats and emphasizes the importance of maintaining good digital hygiene. The episode discusses the prevalence of data brokers and the significant amount of personal information available online. It warns that this information can be used for cybercrime, identity theft, and harassment, urging listeners to take control of their data and keep their private lives private. The speaker recommends using a service like Delete Me to remove and monitor personal information online.