Digital Safety· 5 min
Digital Safety Basics
Reduce digital risk when someone may monitor your phone, accounts, or location.
What This Lesson Covers
Step 1
Secure Your Device
Step 2
Protect Accounts
Step 3
Control Location and Sharing
Step 4
Safer Communication During Crisis
Section 1
Secure Your Device
- Use a strong PIN or passcode instead of predictable numbers.
- Enable screen lock timeout and biometric lock when safe.
- Remove unknown apps and check app permissions regularly.
Section 2
Protect Accounts
- Change passwords for email, banking, and social media first.
- Turn on two-factor authentication for key accounts.
- Sign out of sessions on devices you do not control.
Section 3
Control Location and Sharing
- Turn off location sharing on apps you do not trust.
- Review who can see your live location and stories/posts.
- Avoid posting your current location in real time.
Section 4
Safer Communication During Crisis
- Use code words with trusted contacts for urgent help.
- Delete sensitive chat previews from lock screen notifications.
- If a device is compromised, use a trusted alternate phone for critical communication.
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