Introduction
- There are only 2 kinds of users:...
- What happens to your information if:
- your devices and/or backups are lost, stolen, destroyed or corrupted -- at home or while travelling?
- you neglect to install security updates -- and your system is compromised?
- you lose/forget your passwords?
- you donate or sell your computer?
- you become forgetful, incapacitated, or deceased?
Summary
- [1] Create Strong Unique Passwords -- stored in a Password Manager
- [1] Set strong account passwords / passcodes on computer, tablet, phone
- [1] Backup devices frequently to local and cloud storage; [2] preferably encrypted.
- [1] Update software regularly for system, application and browser (plus extensions)
- [2] Securely erase devices before donating, selling or recycling.