Digital and physical socialization
In today’s interconnected world, both the physical and digital realms can be sources of sensitive information that can reveal more than we might think. For instance, a seemingly innocuous Outlook Calendar can unwittingly give away confidential information; I discovered this when I stumbled upon a meeting with the subject line “Resignation handoff for Bob.” Despite the information being known only to Bob’s manager, the calendar revealed Bob’s departure to me while I was simply trying to find an open meeting slot.
Similarly, in the physical world, interacting with strangers can be fraught with uncertainty, as I discovered when a stranger in Sydney began asking personal questions about my visit. Unsure of the stranger’s motives, I felt pressured to share information that could potentially compromise my safety. He was asking seemingly simple travel-related questions – where I was from, when I arrived...