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Check if you’ve been involved in a data breach: Visit haveibeenpwned.com to see if any of your accounts have been compromised. If so, change your passwords for those accounts.
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Check the strength of your passwords: Test the strength of your passwords at howsecureismypassword.net. Remember, the longer and harder to guess your password is, the stronger it is. Aim for at least 12 characters and consider using a sentence as a password.
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Avoid common passwords: Stay away from passwords like “123456,” “password,” or “qwerty.” These are easy to crack. If you have any similar variations, it’s best to change them quickly.
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Trust no one on emails: Be cautious of deceitful emails and compromised web pages. Don’t open emails from unknown addresses, trash unexpected email attachments, and avoid risky clicks. Instead, type the address directly into your browser.
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Secure your device: Protect your mobile device by installing anti-virus software, setting a password, gesture, or fingerprint to unlock it, requiring a password before installing applications, keeping Bluetooth hidden when not in use, and enabling remote locking and wiping functions if available.
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