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ProtectMe[dot]blog is about raising security and privacy awareness for regular people who want to stay connected and safe in an increasingly digital world.

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If you’ve spent any amount of time online, you’ll no doubt have created multiple digital online accounts. One of our writers found he had over 300 accounts just by following these steps...

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One of our writers took on the challenge of consolidating his cyberself and found over 300 accounts he had collected over time. In this first of three parts, find out how he got on...

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How to Protect Your Privacy on your iPhone.

Privacy tips via @DuckDuckGo

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#securityawareness #cyberself

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Your devices have unique physical identifiers called a Media Access Control (MAC) address. You can protect your personal Wi-Fi network by explicitly permitting device connections based on their MAC address. See the blog for more...

#smarthome #securityawareness #cyberself

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Today's tip is one we hope you've done already. If you haven't, then please turn on wireless encryption on your personal Wi-Fi network and create a strong passphrase.

#cybersecurity #cyberself #securityawareness

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Does changing or hiding your network SSID stop bad actors from hacking your personal/home Wi-Fi? Not entirely. BUT, it is one less clue you offer up. Read more...

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#workingfromhome #securityawareness #cyberself

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Have you changed your home network router password from the default supplied by the manufacturer? You should...

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#workingfromhome #securityawareness #cyberself

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Have you done enough to protect your home Wi-Fi? If you're not sure, then stick around. Over the next 5 days, we'll be sharing useful tips to get you sorted.

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#WorkFromHome #CyberSecurity

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What is your personality type? Do our real life personality traits influence our attitudes towards risk, privacy and security? We're keen to explore the intersection between human psychology and cybersecurity.

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How to consolidate your digital Identity by cleaning up your online accounts.
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#cyberhygiene #cyberself #securityawareness

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Ten Ways to Secure Your Cloud Storage.
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#cloudsecurity #securityawareness

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Social media isn’t going away anytime soon, so how can we protect ourselves while leveraging its vast potential?

How Can I Stay Safe on Social Media? https://t.co/tGEfjajS8z via @ProtectMeBlog

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Privacy Fix: How to Find Old Online Accounts

https://t.co/0fY2f1kVCi via @ConsumerReports

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Worried you might have been caught up in the EasyJet hack, now would be a good time to check if your account has appeared in any other public data breaches. Go to https://t.co/1wX53m1YU6, type in your email address and start from there. See more advice at https://t.co/CgU6vwvDN1

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You know how websites ask you to prove you're not a robot? Well, criminals are using reCAPTCHA walls in clever ways to avoid being scanned by URL security tools. Use a password manager to reduce your risk of falling for phishing scams.

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Games? Or social engineering? You decide. #ProtectMe

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We don't usually play these, but this looked fun!

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For folks who don't need to know the intricate details of technology but who still want to get better at securing their digital lives, awareness is key. Here are our top 5 security and privacy podcasts for regular people.

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#SundayThoughts

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How to protect yourself, and what Zoom is doing to help. Try to:
- Limit sharing of meeting password
- Use waiting room feature
- Use meeting lock feature
- Restrict screen control permissions

https://t.co/ssrgBcp8AT via @CNBC

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Zoom offers a myriad of benefits to those who have to work from home during this time. However, as with any piece of technology, it is important to be aware of the possible security and privacy risks. #ZoomBombing #ProtectMe
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Be extra vigilant of Coronavirus "investment opportunities" and "fundraising initiatives". There is a predictable rise in online scams at this time.

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