2024 Halloween Frights in Tech

This is not about your childhood-hunkered-by-the-campfire scary stories. These are the getcha, gotcha, gut-clenching tales of a truly terrifying time.

Pam Baker, Contributing Writer

October 31, 2024

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This slideshow isn’t about kid’s stuff like how many companies are STILL using Microsoft Word macro-enabled templates like it’s a thrice-shouted Beetlejuice dare. Oh no, these are the hardcore terrors that really happened in 2024, many of which are still scaring the bejesus out of people now. And probably will continue into 2025, too. Some scary stuff is as sticky as melted Halloween chocolates. 

Read on if you dare. Then lock the doors and pay your software developers and cybersecurity people more!  

About the Author

Pam Baker

Contributing Writer

A prolific writer and analyst, Pam Baker's published work appears in many leading publications. She's also the author of several books, the most recent of which are "Decision Intelligence for Dummies" and "ChatGPT For Dummies." Baker is also a popular speaker at technology conferences and a member of the National Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Internet Press Guild.

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