Tips to Stay Secure Online
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• Use strong and unique passwords. Do not create passwords based on your pet’s name, kids, spouse, etc.
• Use a password manager such as Lastpass or use a password notebook
• Password protect devices (phones, laptops, iPad, etc.)
• Activate Screen-Lock when Idle
• Don’t leave your device unattended
• Turn on two-factor authentication on your email/social accounts
• Install the latest software & app updates to all your devices
• Use an anti-virus such as Bitdefender
• Use a paid Virtual Private Network
• Use a virtual machine for sandboxing your research
• Use encrypted email such as Protonmail and encrypted chat such as Signal
• Use webcam covers
• Use privacy filters
• ​Read and understand the terms of service for the apps you use
• Adjust privacy settings on social media platforms
• Delete old unused accounts
• Use a secure search engine like duckduckgo.com or startpage.com 
• Turn off Bluetooth when it’s not in use
• If you use public Wifi at coffee shops, hotels, airports, use a virtual private network
• Check the permissions apps ask for prior to downloading
• Post disinformation about yourself
• Educate yourself and family/friends about online privacy and security.