cletsimon · August 11, 2022 00:59
diff --git a/secure_your_account.txt b/secure_your_account.txt
 1. Setup a strong password
 - Use long, unique, and complex passwords or passphrases for different accounts. Password managers can help create and manage multiple password accounts. e.g. https://www.lastpass.com/
 2. Enable 2-step verification.
 - The extra step would require a code sent to your phone to log into an account or whenever account settings are changed. Unless the hacker has your device, you alone can access the code. 
 * https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN5013.html (yahoo)
 * https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ (google)
 * https://web.facebook.com/help/148233965247823?_rdc=1&_rdr (facebook)
 * https://help.instagram.com/1124604297705184 (instagram)
 * https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/two-factor-authentication (twitter)
 3. Use secure and private networks. This can help prevent hackers from getting into your network.
 4. Limit your exposure on social networks and the amount of information you show the public. Hackers and identity thieves are quick to gather personal information on social media so be careful and keep personal details private.
 5. Bookmark trusted websites, including online shopping sites you frequently use. This will prevent you from accidentally landing on the wrong website where hackers could slip malicious code or phishing links.
	1. Setup a strong password
	- Use long, unique, and complex passwords or passphrases for different accounts. Password managers can help create and manage multiple password accounts. e.g. https://www.lastpass.com/
	2. Enable 2-step verification.
	- The extra step would require a code sent to your phone to log into an account or whenever account settings are changed. Unless the hacker has your device, you alone can access the code.
	* https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN5013.html (yahoo)
	* https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ (google)
	* https://web.facebook.com/help/148233965247823?_rdc=1&_rdr (facebook)
	* https://help.instagram.com/1124604297705184 (instagram)
	* https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/two-factor-authentication (twitter)
	3. Use secure and private networks. This can help prevent hackers from getting into your network.
	4. Limit your exposure on social networks and the amount of information you show the public. Hackers and identity thieves are quick to gather personal information on social media so be careful and keep personal details private.
	5. Bookmark trusted websites, including online shopping sites you frequently use. This will prevent you from accidentally landing on the wrong website where hackers could slip malicious code or phishing links.