Security & Privacy guides

Security and privacy help in plain English: phishing, passwords, two-factor authentication, permissions and public Wi-Fi, with habits that protect you without paranoia.

• Security & PrivacyThat 'Your Account Will Be Closed' Email: How to Spot Phishing in 30 Seconds

  Spot phishing in 30 seconds by checking the sender, hovering links and seeing through the urgency trick, before you click anything.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Google, Apple, and Microsoft

  Set up app-based two-factor authentication on Google, Apple and Microsoft, and save backup codes before you need them.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Set Up a Password Manager (Beginner-Friendly)

  Set up Bitwarden step by step, choose a strong master password, and turn on autofill so good passwords become effortless.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Create Strong Passwords You Can Actually Remember

  Create strong, memorable passwords with the passphrase method, and stop reusing the same password everywhere.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Remove a Virus Warning Pop-Up Safely

  Close fake virus warning pop-ups safely, never call the number on screen, and run a real scan afterwards.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Check If Your Email Was in a Data Breach

  Check whether your email appeared in a data breach, and learn exactly what to change if it did.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Stop Apps From Tracking Your Location

  Limit location permissions app by app on iPhone and Android, and choose precise or approximate location where it fits.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Lock Down Your Social Media Privacy Settings

  Lock down social media with audience settings, tag review and a data download, so you control who sees what.

• Security & PrivacyPublic Wi-Fi Safety Checklist: What to Do Before You Connect

  Follow a short checklist before public Wi-Fi: use secure sites, forget the network afterwards, and protect sensitive accounts.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Spot Fake Download Buttons and Malicious Ads

  Tell real download buttons from fake ones and malicious ads, and verify domains before you download anything.

• Security & PrivacyClicked a Phishing Link? What to Do Right Now

  Act fast after a phishing click: disconnect, change passwords, secure two-factor authentication, contact your bank and scan.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Secure Your Router's Admin Panel

  Secure your router by changing the default admin password, updating firmware, and turning remote admin access off.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Set Up Passkeys and Use Fewer Passwords

  Set up passkeys, learn where they are stored, and keep a recovery path so fewer passwords does not mean lockouts.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Review App Permissions in 10 Minutes

  Audit app permissions in ten minutes on iPhone and Android, focusing on camera, microphone and contacts access.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Back Up Your Two-Factor Codes (Before You Lose Your Phone)

  Back up two-factor codes and authenticator transfer details now, so losing your phone does not lock you out of everything.

• Security & PrivacyHow to Tell If an Email Attachment Is Safe to Open

  Judge email attachments by file type, sender verification and previewing before downloading, so risky files stay closed.

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