Safety checklist · Cyber Hygiene

📱 Phone and computer

I've set a passcode/PIN, fingerprint or Face IDWithout a screen lock, anyone who picks up your phone can see everything. Automatic updates are turned onFor the operating system and for your apps. Antivirus is activeOn Windows, having Microsoft Defender switched on is enough. I've turned on “Find my device”Find My Device (Android) or Find My (iPhone) — to locate it or wipe it if it gets lost. I've deleted the apps I don't useFewer apps = less risk and less data shared. I've checked my app permissionsCamera, microphone, location, contacts — only for the apps that really need them. I have backups of my photos and documentsIn the cloud or on an external drive.

🔐 Accounts and passwords

Every account has a different passwordEspecially your email — it's the key to all your other accounts. My passwords have 12+ charactersCheck yours here or create a strong passphrase. 2FA is turned on for my email and social mediaAn authenticator app or a security key is better than SMS alone. I use a password managerIt remembers your passwords for you and warns you about fake websites. My recovery email and phone number are correctSo you can get your account back if it's hacked. I've checked whether my email has been in a data leakAt haveibeenpwned.com. If it has, change your password on those sites.

👥 Social media and privacy

My profile is privateOnly friends I actually know can see my posts. I don't share my live locationTurn off location in photos and in app maps (e.g. Snap Map). I don't post my address, school or phone numberNot in my bio and not in photos either (school uniforms, number plates, documents). I only accept requests from people I knowFake profiles are the most common way scammers trick people. I've checked which devices are logged in to my accountsUnder Settings → Security → “Where you're logged in”. Log out of any you don't recognise.

🧠 My habits

I think before I click links or attachmentsPractise here how to spot scams. I know who to turn to if something goes wrongA parent, a teacher or the help page.

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Cyber hygiene safety checklist

📱 Phone and computer

🔐 Accounts and passwords

👥 Social media and privacy

🧠 My habits

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