Protect Your Digital Privacy

Plan your progress across four tasks, each labeled by difficulty and time, and refer to the Creating Unique Passwords lecture for notes on setting up new accounts.

Keep software up to date to close security holes and prevent attacks; learn to enable automatic updates on Windows 10 and Mac OS, adjust privacy, and schedule restarts.

Perform an application audit to limit data access, assess which apps are safe or unnecessary, and strengthen your privacy by regularly updating or uninstalling outdated software.

Install antivirus and anti-malware to protect your computer with real-time protection and on-demand scans. Use Windows Defender and Sophos on Mac, and run Malwarebytes free for regular scans and quarantine.

Secure your internet browser by adjusting privacy and security settings in Firefox and Chrome, including DuckDuckGo as default search, tracking protection, cookies, and HTTPS only mode.

Securing Windows 10 and macOS by patching updates, reviewing apps, and selecting antivirus and anti-malware tools lays the foundation for privacy and security across all digital devices.

Protect data in motion by using an online password manager, setting up secure email, creating strong passwords, enabling two factor authentication, and creating alias emails on computer or mobile devices.

Learn how to use a password manager like LastPass to generate strong passwords, securely store them in a vault, and manage accounts across devices with MFA and recovery options.

Set up a private and secure email with ProtonMail, migrate from existing accounts, enable two-factor authentication, and use encryption and self-destruct options to protect privacy.

Use the password generator and manager to create unique, easy-to-memorize passwords, vary length and content, and avoid duplicates. Change passwords gradually when you log in and check for data breaches.

protect your digital privacy by enabling two-factor authentication across platforms using an authentication app, QR codes, and backup codes to strengthen login security beyond passwords.

Protect your privacy by using alias emails, including throwaway and six degrees of separation addresses. See 33 mail in action to sign up, manage aliases, and block or review forwards.

Learn to protect your personal data by using LastPass for password management, setting up ProtonMail encrypted email, generating strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and creating alias emails as privacy barriers.

Learn to protect mobile devices, create accounts for encrypted communications, and use device security settings and encrypted apps, while understanding tracking risks from networks and beacon readers.

Update your device and apps to the latest versions to reduce malware risk and remote takeover. Back up before updating, then enable automatic updates on iOS and Android devices.

Lock your device with a strong passcode, avoid pattern unlock on Android, and use a longer alphanumeric code with encryption to protect personal data.

Review and remove unused apps to limit data access and protect privacy; manage app permissions and network settings, including forgetting wifi networks and resetting network settings when needed.

Install and set up the Wire app to secure your calls, texts, video chats, and file sharing with end-to-end encryption across devices, then invite contacts to join.

Apply three basic strategies to lock down mobile devices and use encrypted communication, then consider a VPN and Faraday bag as advanced options.

Audit online accounts to reduce your attack surface by deleting unused accounts; for kept accounts, update data, use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and clean up emails and cloud storage.

Learn how to protect your banking information online by using private payment methods that create vendor-specific masked cards with spend limits and encrypted tokens.

Encourage your spouse, family, and co-workers to become private and secure by helping them protect sensitive data like photos, phone numbers, and emails, reducing hacking risk and unwanted attention.

Celebrate progress securing your personal privacy and digital security, and explore coaching plans offered for specialized training by visiting the privacy dot com site or emailing for questions.