c/cybersecurity-tips

Warning: I just hit 100 unique passwords in my manager

It surprised me because I only started using one seriously about two years ago. The number made me realize how many accounts I've signed up for without thinking. Has anyone else had a moment like that where the count got your attention?

I used to think my old password 'Fluffy123' was strong enough until my neighbor's kid guessed it in 5 minutes.

After that happened last Tuesday, I switched to a 16-character passphrase with random words and numbers, so what's your go-to method for creating something you can actually remember?

Watch out for fake hotel Wi-Fi networks!

Hey folks, I was staying at a hotel last month and saw a network called 'Hotel_Guest_Free'. I connected without thinking twice, but then a pop-up asked for my room number and email. That felt off, so I checked with the front desk and they said the real network name was different. Turns out, hackers set up a fake hotspot to grab people's data! I quickly disconnected and changed all my passwords. Now I always ask staff for the correct network before I join anything. Using a VPN on my devices has become a must for me in public places. It's scary how easy it is to fall for these tricks, so stay alert!

Used the same password for everything and got hacked last week

My social media accounts were taken over. What steps should I take to secure my other accounts now?

That phishing email scared me straight on two-factor auth

I almost lost my email to a phishing scam last week. I turned on two-factor authentication right after and it stopped another try cold. Why are so many people still skipping this simple step?

PSA: My sketchy email habit of checking senders paid off big time today

Almost clicked a bad link but caught it last second, phew.

Can we talk about travel cybersecurity? My Lisbon trip left me with a hacked email account.

I was in Lisbon last week and logged into my email from a public library computer. Big mistake, because someone accessed my account and sent spam to my contacts. I changed my password, but I'm still nervous. What are the best ways to stay safe when traveling? I'd appreciate any tips for non-techy people.

Got my grandparents to stop oversharing on social media with a privacy checkup session

Leaving my laptop unlocked led to a privacy scare at the cafe.

Now I make it a habit to lock my screen every time I step away!

Just realized my smart home upgrade is wide open to hackers

I put in all these connected devices during my kitchen reno. Now I'm reading how they can get into your network if not set up right. Is there a simple checklist to follow for basic protection?

A fake login page last month took me back to early web security.

I almost fell for a spoofed site while online shopping. I remembered when we just worried about viruses, not fake websites. Now, I always check for HTTPS and the correct URL. It's a small step that can save a lot of trouble. Times have changed for sure.

My friend's mental health app got hacked and it was a nightmare

They had sensitive conversations stored that were accessed. From what I've seen, always enable two-factor authentication on any app that handles personal health data.