Computer security

“Passwords are like underwear: you don’t let people see it, you should change it very often, and you shouldn’t share it with strangers.” – Chris Pirillo

TIPS:


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9 Ways To Know if You’ve Been Hacked

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How to tell if your computer or phone has been hacked

Secure email: ProtonMail is free encrypted email that uses double pass protected

and its free. Useful for personal finance transactions.

14 Steps To Keeping Your Email Safe and Secure 

Use password managers like:

1) Dashlane Keeps track of passwords and make them secure with Dashlane’s free password manager. Automatically import your passwords from Chrome or any other browser into your secure password vault. Save any missing passwords as you browse. Make a new password right within your browser. Get automatic alerts when websites get breached. And with their auto-login, you will never have to type any password on any of your devices again. It’s that simple

2) Lastpass Password Manager, Auto Form Filler, Random Password Generator & Secure Digital Wallet App.


Password Guidance from NIST

Google Password Checkup: 4 Steps to Secure Your Passwords Now


Want the most secure messaging possible? Download this free app ... 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/protonmail-encrypted-email/id979659905

‎"ProtonMail offers encrypted email, which makes it virtually impossible for anyone to read it except the sender and the recipient." Wall Street Journal ProtonMail is the world's largest encrypted email service with over 1 million users. The ProtonMail secure email app for iPhone and iPad brings eas…


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 Use these security keys to lock down your computer and protect your personal info

https://proprivacy.com/guides/what-is-vpn-beginners-guide

A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a piece of software that changes your IP address and encrypts all of your internet traffic. This improves online privacy, security, and helps users to bypass online censorship imposed by the government, ISPs or any other organization or person blocking websites.

Get free antivirus software from Microsoft under security essentials

Clark Howard: Free virus, spyware and malware protection guide ... 

Why Clark Howard wants you to set up a ‘Financial Chromebook’

Why you should set up a financial Chromebook - Kim's tips

https://www.wikihow.com/Back-up-a-Computer

You will need a device which is capable of storing all of the data you need to back up. This should be at least twice the size of the hard drive you are trying to back up. An external hard drive is the best option, and these are easy to find. It is also possible to create a partition, if you wish to use your current computer as a backup. You ...

5 steps to back up your data like a pro

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Cut down on inbox junk with a disposable email address

Set up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked