How to Protect Yourself From the Growing Threat of Cybercrime

As the world grapples with an ever-increasing wave of cyberattacks, identity theft, and data breaches, experts are sounding the alarm: It’s no longer just companies or governments that need to worry about protecting their data — individuals must also take responsibility. With the threat landscape constantly evolving, the need for personal cyber defense has never been more urgent.Enter Rivka Tadjer and Roberto Gottardello, co-founders of Zero Hack, who are offering a unique solution to help individuals safeguard their personal data and protect their identities in the digital age at the Rosendale Theatre on January 22 as part of their “Today I Learned Talk Series."Appearing on Radio Chatskill, Tadjer said, " You need new life skills. It’s the dawn of 2025. If you don’t understand modern criminal and therefore victim behavior, you will become the latter. It’s just a matter of time. There is no containing breached data—your bank account numbers, passwords, social security number, etc.— once it’s out there. You cannot put the toothpaste back in the tube."