Shaquille O'Neal Talks Digital Privacy at NordVPN Times Square Event
The NBA legend and NordVPN brand ambassador said he wants to raise awareness about digital security after being targeted by scammers.
Shaquille O'Neal appeared at a NordVPN promotional event in Times Square on Wednesday, where the brand ambassador said he wants to raise public awareness about digital security and personal privacy.
O'Neal said he decided to learn more about cybersecurity and digital defense after being targeted by scammers.
NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis, speaking at the same event, pointed to a recent NordVPN poll in which 73 percent of Americans said they were confident in traditional antivirus software — a level of confidence the company describes as overconfidence. WIRED reported on the event.
From first hack to cybersecurity advocate
O'Neal said he was hacked for the first time and did not know what to do, which prompted him to pay more attention to digital security.
O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion and a prolific tech investor who was early to AI.
Quick answers
Why is Shaquille O'Neal working with NordVPN?
O'Neal is a NordVPN brand ambassador and said at a Times Square promotional event that he wants to raise public awareness about digital security and personal privacy.
What did NordVPN's poll find?
NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis said a recent NordVPN poll found 73 percent of Americans are overconfident in traditional antivirus software.