# Hacker Protection Manuals 'Watch Your Hack' Teaches People to Avoid Hackers By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-your-hack References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/watch-your-hack) & [watchyourhack](https://watchyourhack.com/?ref=producthunt) Many of the most important aspects of people's lives are stored digitally, and 'Watch Your Hack' is a manual that helps keep that information protected. The online manual is a primer for understanding the [methods of cybercriminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-services) with the goal of keeping those hackers away from the things that could upend someone's life. Watch Your Hack is divided into different chapters. The opening sections teach the fundamentals: things like who hackers are (for example, not all hackers are necessarily criminals) and why regular updates are important. The manual then moves into tips and tricks for protecting the various devices that people use, including computers, [smartphones, and tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/who-is-tracking-my-phone). It also has information pertaining to the areas that hackers might invade, like [social media accounts or bank accounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app). Image Credit: Laura Kolker ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cybersecurity Education:** Opportunity to develop educational resources for individuals and businesses to protect their digital information from hackers. - **Digital Device Security:** Growing demand for innovative security solutions to protect computers, smartphones, and tablets from cyber threats. - **Identity Theft Prevention:** Emerging market for tools and services that help individuals safeguard their personal information and prevent identity theft. ### Where This Applies - **Cybersecurity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new security features and software for digital devices to protect against cybercriminals. - **Finance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer secure online banking and payment systems to protect customer accounts and prevent unauthorized access. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Cybersecurity Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterclass-cyberwarfare.md) - [Gamified Cybersecurity Training Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-training-solution.md) - [Security Testing Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackgate.md) - [AI Safety Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hackingclub.md) - [Free Cybersecurity Educational Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-awareness.md) - [Linux-Style Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitcracker.md) - [Wifi-Manipulating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deauther-watch-v4.md) - [Cybersecurity Education Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-education.md) - [Tech Culture Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techbro-handbook.md)