The Basics
Online security affects everyone. Whether you are using a phone, tablet, laptop, or social media account, the choices you make can either protect your privacy or put you at risk. Hackers and scammers rely on people overlooking simple steps, so being aware of the basics makes a huge difference.
The Basics addresses core areas of online safety. Each one is explained in detail giving you practical advice you can use every day to protect yourself, devices and accounts.
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Devices
Protecting your phones, tablets and computers from unauthorised access, loss, theft and software vulnerabilities through regular updates and safe settings.
Accounts
Securing your online accounts by using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and regularly reviewing recovery and privacy settings.
Passwords
Help on creating strong, unique passwords for every account, avoiding reuse, and using password managers to store and protect them securely.
Apps
We look at managing the apps you install, keeping them updated, reviewing permissions, removing unused ones, and protecting data shared with developers or linked accounts.
Content
Here we cover thinking carefully about what you share online, controlling visibility, avoiding oversharing personal details, and protecting yourself and others from unintended exposure.
