We've talked about it before....protecting our digital privacy. But, it seems there are always questions. So, let's review 5 ways to protect your digital privacy in 2018:
1) Keep all of your devices updated. Updates often contain "patches" to repair your phone or computer's security vulnerability.
2) Use two-factor authentication(TFA). Yes, this means an extra step to login in to accounts, but is well worth your time. Don't know how to? This article will give you some tips.
3) Freeze your credit. (remember our conversations after the Equifax debacle?)
4) Install a password manager. (Lyle Hayslett has used one for several years and highly recommends it!)
5) Make privacy a priority; don't just automatically give your computer or your phone "access" to your contacts or to other apps. Take a look at your settings on Facebook, on your browser, and at your privacy settings on your smartphone.
If you'd like more detail about the 5 items above, check out this great article from Consumer Reports.
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