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OK guys, listen up.
Listen up.
We need to produce more segments about online privacy
and security, for consumer 101.
And this is a huge issue facing a lot of people,
and people are stressed out about it.
So this is why I brought in Maria Rerecich,
she's an expert on the topic.
You know Jack, it's not just phones and computers
that people should be concerned about.
Lots of devices are in our house,
connected to the internet-- door locks, refrigerators, even
light bulbs.
We call these connected devices, "the internet of things."
And if you're not careful, some of these could be hacked,
and expose your personal information. .
OK well that sounds really concerning guys,
so let's start hearing these pitches as soon as possible.
Remember, there are no bad ideas,
and we really need something clever for the show.
So let me hear it as I have some water.
OK I'll start.
So many people are using these connected security cameras
around their house, to keep track
of who's coming and going, and even watch the wildlife out
in their backyards, for fun.
So we could do a segment where we have somebody dressed
as a deer, and he's walking around Jack's house,
with the deer is really a hacker and he
wants to take over the camera.
Not bad.
Oh dear.
I said there are no bad ideas, but a guy in a deer costume?
Seems a bit silly for the show.
It would help people dearly, if we could just
tell them to have a strong password,
and to update the cameras firmware.
Maria, how do you make a strong password again?
And what exactly is firmware?
Check this out.
You can create a strong password with a long string
of random words, combined with numbers and special characters.
And firmware is actually a type of software,
that runs the hardware of your laptop, or security camera,
or any internet of things thing.
When a manufacturer rolls out a firmware update,
it often includes a security fix, specifically designed
to keep hackers out.
So it's really important to update that firmware.
All right, you heard it.
Who's next?
I got one.
David.
OK.
This is better than a deer costume.
So we get someone dressed up in a bug costume, right?
And they're going to hack into Jack's smart speaker
to listen in on his conversations.
So The.
Bug is bugging, right?
"Bugging" Jack's house using a smart speaker.
Applause.
I don't know about that idea.
Here's the buzz.
It's really important to have a strong password
on that smart speakers' account, and to keep its firmware up
to date.
OK.
Luz.
What about a segment with an internet connected Teddy bear?
We could put someone in a bear costume,
and then the human bear hacks the connected bear.
Genius.
At the bare minimum, consumers should
keep the bear's firmware updated,
and should have a strong password
for its online account.
Maria, It seems like having a strong password,
and keeping your firmware up to date
is the answer to everything.
Well, doing those two things will really
help keep your connected devices safe from hackers.
We really need to drive that point home.
Anyone?
Well, if we're talking about firmware,
how about we have Jack be an attorney at a law firm.
Ooh, ooh.
Michelle?
How about something with unicorns?
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We're never going to come up with creative ways
to tell people about passwords and firmware.
You know what?
This is over.
Back to work everybody, meeting adjourned.
Well, we didn't come up with a segment idea,
but I actually learned something.
As soon as I get home, I'm going to make sure
my passwords are strong, and that my firmware is up to date
on all my connected devices.
That's a great idea.
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