Every year, I like to remind everyone to go back to the basics. For those who are new to privacy and security and may be trying to create some new, positive habits, this serves as a great entry point. For veteran privacy enthusiasts, the basics form our foundation for more advanced techniques later, making it imperative to ensure we cover all those bases. So in that spirit, let’s all pause – wherever we are in our privacy journeys – to do a quick check and make sure we’ve got the basics covered. If you’re one of those new people I mentioned, welcome! But also know that this post is packed with information, so try not to get overwhelmed. Maybe bookmark this post and do one thing per day or something like that.

Strong Passwords...

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)...

Regular Software Updates...

Secure Your Wi-Fi Network...

Be Cautious with Communications...


Review App Permissions...

Review Your Account Settings...

Secure Browsing Habits...

Device Security...

Review Financial Statements...

Educate Yourself...