Shaquille O'Neal Partners with NordVPN to Promote Digital Security Awareness
On Wednesday, NordVPN unveiled Shaquille O'Neal as its new brand ambassador during a promotional event in Times Square. The four-time NBA champion aims to enhance public understanding of digital security and personal privacy, particularly after experiencing a hacking incident himself. O'Neal, who is also a tech investor, is dedicated to educating individuals on safeguarding their online presence. He acknowledged the challenges of his celebrity status but emphasized the importance of not allowing it to overwhelm him. In addition to its VPN services, NordVPN provides antivirus and scam-defense solutions. CTO Marijus Briedis highlighted a poll indicating that 73% of Americans mistakenly believe traditional antivirus software is sufficient, underscoring the necessity for cybersecurity education.
Key facts
- Shaquille O'Neal is a brand ambassador for NordVPN.
- The promotional event took place in Times Square on Wednesday.
- O'Neal was targeted by scammers who claimed he was buying a house and they were handling the transaction.
- O'Neal said he was hacked for the first time and didn't know what to do.
- O'Neal is a four-time NBA champion and media personality.
- NordVPN offers antivirus, threat detection, and scam-defense products.
- A recent NordVPN poll found that 73 percent of Americans have overconfidence in traditional antivirus.
- Marijus Briedis is the chief technology officer of NordVPN.
Entities
Artists
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Charles Barkley
- Marijus Briedis
Institutions
- NordVPN
- WIRED
Locations
- Times Square
- New York City
- United States