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Three Simple Steps to a Much Safer Digital Life
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1: Activate Your Digital Immune System By Setting Up Automatic Updates
1: Activate Your Digital Immune System By Setting Up Automatic Updates
Set it and forget it. Automatic updates are your silent protector working 24/7.
Turning on automatic updates is an easy step you can take to protect your devices and reduce cyber risks with little effort. When updates happen on their own, you don’t have to remember to install them or worry about missing important fixes.
Setting your devices to update automatically helps keep them safe from cyber threats. Software companies regularly release updates to fix security weaknesses that hackers seek out and exploit. When your device updates automatically, these important fixes are installed as soon as they’re available, reducing the chance that hackers can access your device or steal your information.
Automatic updates also improve performance and fix bugs, so your device runs more smoothly.
External Links for Instructions for Automatic Updates.
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2: Get a Digital Keychain.
2: Get a Digital Keychain.
One Password to Rule Them All (Safely).
Stronger Passwords, Less Brainpower.
Stop Reusing Passwords. Start Using a Manager.
Security Without the Headache.
Let a Password Manager Do the Remembering.
Because “Password123” Isn’t Cutting It.
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Password managers securely store your passwords in one place and help you create strong, unique passwords for every account. This reduces the risk of hackers gaining access through reused or weak passwords.
Password Managers also make logging in faster and easier by filling in passwords for you, so you don’t have to remember dozens of logins or write them down where they can be found. Many password managers also alert you if a password has been involved in a data breach, giving you a chance to update it quickly.
The single most important habit is to stop reusing passwords. A password manager makes this easy.
External Links for Passwords Managers
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Free Password Managers
Subscription Based Options
3: Add a Digital Bodyguard (Multi-Factor Authentication)
3: Add a Digital Bodyguard (Multi-Factor Authentication)
MFA is the Best Way to Prevent Unauthorized Access to Accounts.
Passwords are just the first line of defense—and they can be stolen, guessed, or tricked out of you. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra step. It is like needing your ATM card and your PIN to make sure it’s really you removing cash from the bank. Even if someone has your password, they can’t access your account without the second factor. A thief might steal one, but it's much harder for them to get both.
It only takes a few extra seconds, but it can save you from hacked accounts, lost emails, or worse. Think of it as a second lock on your digital door—easy to set up, and priceless for peace of mind.
Check Your Account Security Settings
Setting up MFA is easier than you think. Most major accounts—like email, social media, cloud storage, and banking—support MFA. Usually, you’ll find the option in your account’s security settings.
Authenticator apps make it even simpler and more secure. Apps like Okta, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy generate codes that refresh every 30 seconds. When you log in, you just open the app and type the current code—no text messages, no waiting, and no reliance on cell service. Once it’s set up, you barely notice it, but it blocks hackers like a pro.
External Links for Authenticator Services
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Free Authenticator Services
Subscription Based Authenticator Services
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