Happy #WorldPasswordDay! Don't forget your security is only as strong as the weakest link. We have several resources to help you understand how passwords can be compromised and what you should do to protect them.
First of all, should you use a "password" or a "passphrase"? The answer is that it depends. Learn about the password vs. passphrase debate: protonmail.com/blog/protonmai…
Next, explore the considerations behind how long your password should be. It turns out, even some long passwords can be hacked, so "length" is not synonymous with "secure." protonmail.com/blog/how-long-…
And finally, here are our three steps to create a strong password: 1. Use a password manager. 2. Generate unique, random passwords for all your accounts. 3. Use a long passphrase for passwords you must memorize.
More details: protonmail.com/blog/how-to-cr…
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Your online activities create a trail, known as a #digitalfootprint, which can be used to track you.
Learn how to avoid leaving one and how to make it work for your benefit.
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Defining your digital footprint
A #digitalfootprint is created by online activity, leaving behind a visible mark of your presence. Browsing, logging in, and clicking links are all recorded in some way.
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Types of data collection
Active data is gathered when you sign up for something or make a purchase online.
Passive data is collected by #trackers and could be linked to your personal identifier like email or IP address.
Secure your accounts on dating apps or websites with:
🔑 A strong and unique password
🎭 A unique email alias (don’t use your personal or work email)
🔒 2FA protection (whenever possible)
Now that everything's online, fraudsters have proliferated. In 2022, the FTC received over 1.1M reports of identity theft. Here’s a thread on how malicious individuals steal your info and 10 ways you can prevent it: 🧵⬇️
Scammers steal your personal data, like credit card numbers or your name or address, which they use to pretend to be you. 🥸
A small list of how it can happen:
🎣 Phishing
🤖 Data breaches
👾 Malware
🤳 Social media
🗑️ Your trash
Read on for 10 ways to protect yourself. 🧵⬇️
1. 🛑 Don’t respond to spam! Never, ever open any suspicious, phishy-looking emails. And do not click on anything.
2. 🔐 Use a secure email like @ProtonMail. It comes with PhishGuard to protect your inbox, alerting you to phishing attempts.