01 / Pause and verify
Unexpected request for money or a login? Contact the person through a number or app you already know — not the message's link.
Choose your depth
Everyday language and familiar analogies.
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Not sure where to start?
Take a five-stop tour: a scam, a stolen password, an intercepted connection, an unknown flaw, and ransomware.
Small habits, meaningful protection
Your everyday defense kit
You don't need to be an expert to make yourself a harder target.
02 / Secure your accounts
Use unique passwords with a password manager. Enable multi-factor authentication (a second proof of identity); choose passkeys when offered.
03 / Keep things updated
Turn on automatic updates for your phone, browser, computer, and apps. Replace devices that no longer receive security fixes.
04 / Make recovery possible
Back up important files. Keep a copy offline or protected from deletion, and check that you can restore it. Backups cannot undo stolen data.
Check your instincts
Spot the risk
Three scenarios at your chosen level. Take your time — explanations follow every answer.