As a former New Yorker, I loved the Broadway musical "Avenue Q". There are some Broadway shows that have widespread appeal because they are a microcosm of our society. The production had many memorable musical numbers; however, one that is timeless is "The Internet is for Porn."
In 2013, more people visited porn websites than Twitter, Amazon, and Netflix combined. In other words, Avenue Q's "The Internet is For Porn" still resonates with audiences more than 12 years after it was introduced. Not only have Broadway writers taken note of society's love affair with porn so have hackers and criminals.
According to CNN, a porn app called, "Adult Player", "secretly takes your photo and locks you out of your digital device and demands $500 to unlock it. This activity is known as ransomware and it is becoming a growing challenge. Criminals have even successfully targeted police departments and law firms with these schemes.
To avoid becoming a victim of this type of crime, it is imperative to be careful what you download. Even if something appears to be legitimate it may be a phishing expedition by a criminal enterprise. Therefore, if an email attachment or link looks suspicious delete it. If someone really wants to get in touch with you they will figure out a way to do so.
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