- How to Hide Photos on Your iPhone (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Rental car - damages
- Car location (especially for rental cars)
- License plate
- Car VIN number
- Driver's license
- Passport
- Auto insurance card
- Medical insurance card, Dental insurance card
- Printer model number
- Computer serial number
- Family
- Places to remember - photos geotagged - Restaurant, Hotel, etc.
- Bank account and routing numbers
- Credit cards
- See also: Browser Extensions ...
- See also: Browser Security
MFA = Multi-Factor Authentication
- See also: Identity Theft
- The biggest risk of enabling two-factor authentication: If you lose your phone, you lose access to the two-factor authentication app.
- Two Factor Auth | BrainStation
- Two-Factor Authentication: Who Has It and How to Set It Up | PCMag.com
- Top 5 things to know about multi-factor authentication - TechRepublic
- Two Factor Auth - List of websites and whether or not they support 2FA.
- Yubico | YubiKey Strong Two Factor Authentication
- Authy | Two-factor Authentication (2FA) App & Guides - $0
- True Key | Say goodbye to the hassle of passwords - formerly by PasswordBox
- LastPass Premium is much better.
- PasswordBox Review | PCMag - No two-factor authentication (2FA). No Web form filling. No strength rating for saved passwords. No ability to group or categorize saved credentials. Not really free. You can mange up to 25 passwords for free, after which you must pay $12/year. "This app is good when it works. But awful when it doesn't."
- Authenticator
- Apple Passwords
- Authenticators are often included with password managers (Norton, LastPass, 1Password, etc.).
- Authy
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Google Authenticator
- I Was Scammed Out of $130,000 — And Google Helped It Happen
- Change your passwords today. Don’t wait. 16 billion passwords have leaked recently, and yours is probably among them.
- Never share a verification code. Scammers use urgency and fear (“you must resolve this in the next hour”) to get you to act.
- Think twice before enabling Google Authenticator cloud sync. Yes, it makes recovery easier — but it also puts your entire digital identity in one basket.
- Be skeptical of unknown calls. If something feels off, hang up and restart the conversation by contacting the company directly.
- Google Authenticator - Wikipedia
- Get verification codes with Google Authenticator - Android - Google Account Help
- When you use an authenticator app, the multifactor codes are available in-app instead of through a text (= SMS messages).
- Comparison of OTP applications - Wikipedia
- I Was Scammed Out of $130,000 — And Google Helped It Happen
- Sign in to 1Password with SSO | 1Password Support
- The Password Isn’t Dead Yet. You Need a Hardware Key | WIRED
- “If you think about it as a hierarchy, physical tokens are more effective than authentication apps, which are better than SMS verification, which is more effective than email verification.” FBI
- Passkeys
- So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic. | Reviews by Wirecutter
- Security Key
- Keeping Your Kids Safe Online - Thanks to Ivey O'Neal for recommending this site.
- Safeweb (Norton) - Discover Ratings for Any Site
- URLVoid | Check if a Website is Malicious/Scam or Safe/Legit - Website Reputation Checker
- Ways to Spot an Impostor Website
- HTTPS://
- Anonymity - Staying anonymous
- Browsers ...
- CIRA.ca - CIRA Canadian Shield | Free public DNS for Canadians
- Private Browsers and Search Engines Are Better
- Privacy modes (= Chrome's Incognito) are great for marketing, but they don't do much for our privacy.
- Avoid Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Bing (formerly Internet Explorer), Apple Safari.
- Use Firefox, DuckDuckGo, ...
- DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, Startpage, Waterfox, Vivaldi, Tor, Epic, Brave
- Mozilla's Firefox doesn't remember your history or logins, and it offers ad-blockers, an invisible shield that blocks certain trackers and a browser extension that makes it more difficult for Facebook to track your online activity.
- Startpage is a private search engine offering free, anonymous browsing.
- Private Browsers Aren't All Equally Private | HowStuffWorks
- Stop Relying on Just Incognito Mode for Privacy
- Incognito mode = Privacy mode = InPrivate mode
- You also need a VPN, tracker-blocking extensions, and privacy-focused browsers.
- Privacy Badger is a browser extension that automatically learns to block invisible trackers.
- Log out of services when you aren't using them to avoid the risk that they will track you and your activities.
- You can also clear cookies regularly in your browser.
- Blocking - ads, advertising, spam, spyware, trackers, etc.
- See also: Browser Extensions ...
- See also: Browser Security
- How can I tell if a web page is secure?
- https:// = (secure http)
- Locked padlock icon
- Click on the padlock (and read the info)
- Windows Internet Explorer - Help (menu) - You should search for the term "verifying website security"
- SSL
- HTTPS Everywhere | Electronic Frontier Foundation - a browser extension to encrypt your communications - $0
- Top 7 ways to secure your Web site | IT Business
- Website safe or dangerous?
- Website Validator: Check for scam and risky websites
- How to Tell if a Link Is Safe Without Clicking on It | PCWorld
- URLvoid | Identify websites involved in malware incidents, fraudulent and spamming activities
- Sucuri SiteCheck - Free Website Malware Scanner
- ScanURL.net | Website/URL/Link Scanner Safety Check for Phishing, Malware, Viruses
- Norton Safe Web | Is This Website Safe | Website Security
- Trend Micro Site Safety Center
- 4 Quick Sites That Let You Check if Links Are Safe
- OnlineLinkScan.com | Online Virus Scanner - Scan Links for Malware, Trojans and Viruses
- Prevent Browser Hijackings
- Column: Get the browser Brave to ensure your privacy
- MSIE is probably not safe.
- Google Chrome is definitely not safe. Consumers are trading their privacy for the benefits of "free" access to services and the convenience of personalization. And Chrome similarly helps other advertising companies track your movements as well. Google Chrome has become surveillance software.
- This tracking is so pervasive that privacy has become a top-line feature marketed by companies like Apple — which offers the Safari web browser — and Mozilla, maker of the Firefox web browser.
- Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser
- Brave is a web browser that promises "private, secure and fast browsing." Third-party cookies and tracking scripts are blocked by default, as is loading content via secure HTTPS, and running web searches on privacy-centric DuckDuckGo instead of Google. Speed tests that show two to four times the performance of Chrome.
- See also: Internet Safety
- See also: Bullying
- The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online in a Post-Covid World - Thanks to Hannah Miller for recommending this site.
- In-Depth Guide to Internet Safety for Kids & Students - | - Thanks to James Herrin for recommending this site.
- Qustodio | Best Parental Control Software
- Parents' Guide for Safe YouTube and Internet Streaming for Kids - | - Thanks to Adam Roger for recommending this site.
- Protect Your (and Your Children's) Identity When You Travel! | Million Mile Secrets - Thanks to Blake Hughes for recommending this site.
- The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online - Thanks to Claire Meyer for recommending this site.
- Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online - Thanks to Jane for recommending this site.
- Home Safety: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online | US Insurance Agents - Thanks to Keri Evans for recommending this site.
- Thanks to Jennifer Wise for recommending these sites.
- The Parents Guide to Internet Safety, Security and Screen Time for Kids - Your Gear Deconstructed - Thanks to Michael Ho for recommending this site.
- Child Car Seat Safety Guide | Esurance - Thanks to Karlie Kramer for recommending this site.
- How to Keep Children Safe in Cyber Space - An Updated Guide For Parents - Thanks to Danny for recommending this site.
- In-Depth Guide to Internet Safety for Kids & Students
- A parent's guide to streaming services | soda - Thanks to Sarah Hollenbeck for recommending this site.
- How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube - Safety Detectives - Thanks to Olivia Pintolia for recommending this site.
- Internet Safety Tips For Teenagers - Infinity DISH - Thanks to William Hales for recommending this site.
- Guide Complet sur le Harcèlement en Ligne Destiné aux Parents
- Social Media Addiction and Suicide - Guide - Drug Rehab USA - Thanks to Randy Palmer for recommending this site.
- See also: Children
- See also: Stalking
- Cyberbullying: A Resource for School Social Workers - Thanks to Shallon Codie for recommending this site.
- Cyberbullying Definitions, Facts, Laws & Resources | Maryville Online - Thanks to Robert Wilkins for recommending this site.
- In-Depth Guide to Internet Safety for Kids & Students
- All You Need to Know About Cyberbullying - Privacy HQ - Thanks to Katie Hylton for recommending this site.
- Cyberbullying: The Definitive Guide for Educators, Parents, and Family Members
- Preventing Cyberbullying at Home: A Guide for Parents
- Cyberbullying and what to do if your child is the perpetrator, not the victim
- How to Deal with Cyberbullying - The Complete Guide + 13 Cyberbullying Safety Tips | Blog StudyCorgi.com - Thanks to Lucas McCarthy for recommending this site.
- See also: Internet Safety
- Netcheck Commerce Bureau....Consumer Services Center
- FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
- Consumer Safety Guide - Products, Drugs, Medical Device Facts & Recalls - SeegerWeiss LLP - NJ, USA - Thanks to Anna McClain for recommending this site.
- Product liability attorneys / litigation
- Sexual Assault Safety Guide for Ride-Sharing | Cutter Law P.C. - CA, USA - Thanks to Thomas Hall for recommending this site.
- Ride-Sharing / Uber / Lyft / (Taxi may be safer)
- Lawsuits / Legal action / Safety measures
- How to Handle Household Chemicals Safely - Gloves.com - Thanks to Penelope Smith for recommending this site.
- You are at greater risk when you hand your credit card to a waiter than when you use it to shop by computer. Look for a picture of a whole key/padlock (instead of a broken key/padlock) beside the address (URL) of your browser. You are liable for only $50 in unauthorized charges if your credit card number is grabbed. World-class encryption won't help the klutzes who post their passwords on their computers or leave the workplace without logging off. JBQ-Newsweek.
- How to Spot and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers | PCMag.com
- See also: Consumer Safety & Protection
- See also: Phishing & Spoofs & Scams & Fraud (fake)
- See also: Children
- See also: Seniors
- Thanks to Jasmine Dyoco for recommending these sites.
- Seniors
- See also: Phishing
- Common Online Scams Targeting Seniors - Tips To Protect You From Online Scams - | - Thanks to Lucy Baines for recommending this site.
- Internet safety tips for seniors (infographic) - Thanks to Mary Andrews (and student Michael) for recommending this site.
- Canadian Bankers Association - Seniors
- Online Safety for Seniors: How to Spot Fake News, Medicare Fraud, and Phishing Scams - Thanks to Victoria David for recommending this site.
- Safety Detectives - The Ultimate Internet Safety Guide for Seniors
- Internet Safety Guide For Seniors | VPN Smash - - Thanks to Samantha Hammill for recommending this site.
- A Guide To Protecting the Elderly Online - Thanks to George Hinson for recommending this site.
- Senior Financial Scams: How are the Elderly Targeted and How to Avoid It - Thanks to Emily Andrews for recommending this site.
- Detail Guide on Online Safety For Seniors: How To Keep Yourself Protected? – Routers Network
- See also: AI
- See also: Microsoft > Copilot ...
- Windows privacy
- Windows Security help
- Microsoft Help and Support
- Microsoft Security Advisor Program
- Microsoft Defender ... - Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware
- See also: Phones > Security ...
- See also:: Hacking
- Cell Phone Deals In Your Area - CellPhoneDeal
- Security and Your Phone: What are the Risks and How to Stay Safe - Thanks to Jordan Carr for recommending this site.
- Security Software Isn't Just for PCs | PCMag
- "You can install protection for the entire network by using one of the many available secure DNS services. OpenDNS in particular offers detailed istructions on how to configure dozens of common home routers so that they use OpenDNS's servers for domain name resolution."
- Router Configuration (best for home use) – OpenDNS
- Security and Your Phone: What are the Risks and How to Stay Safe - Thanks to Will Barrett for recommending this site.
- Finding a software updater to replace Secunia's PSI | ZDNet - Nothing is as good as Secunia was.
- Be on the Lookout: Small Business COVID-19 Scams
- COVID-19 Scams and the Elderly: Inspiring Savvy Seniors
- The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web
- Website Security: What Are the Red Flags of an Unsafe Website?
- Important Online Safety Tips for Employees Who Work from Home
- 101 Data Protection Tips: How to Keep Your Passwords, Financial & Personal Information Safe
- 10 Things You Should Never Post on Social Networks
- Bullying
Spam (Spiced Ham) or (unsolicited, bulk e-mail)(Spiced Ham) or (unsolicited, bulk e-mail)- Trusteer Rapport: PC and Mac Security | Trusteer
- Recommended by some banks. However these same banks refuse to accept any responsibility for this software.
- May slow down your PC. Conflict with your other security software?
- May interfere with some online backup programs (Mozy?).
- Some claim that it is (almost?) impossible to uninstall Trusteer. You may need to manually delete it and then use a registry cleaner.
- "One software company wants to be between all major banks and us??? Do you really think this could be safe???" - a blog
- Is it really a form of spyware - for the banks or for others?
- Is Trusteer Rapport is a keylogger?
- An Israeli company and they have a great reputation for sophisticated IT.
- Conclusion??? Install it? Remove it?
- 2018
Why does Firefox Quantum: a) run appallingly slowly b) freeze up- firefox
menu ≡ > options > privacy & security panel > permissions
> (check) prevent accessibility services from accessing your browser
about:config
accessibility.force_disabled
1 - Try disabling IBM Security Rapport extension.
- This extension is not working properly yet on firefox quantum
- firefox
menu ≡ > options > privacy & security panel > permissions
> (check) prevent accessibility services from accessing your browser
+I) > Accounts > Sign-in Options > Require Windows Hello (= password is disabled)