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Short, practical notes on staying secure
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Practical notes published alongside the main library. For the full pathways, start with the complete field guide or the plain-English glossary.
How Small Businesses Can Share Sensitive Files Without Exposing Data
Protect sensitive business files with a plain-English checklist for verifying recipients, limiting access, setting expiry dates, and revoking old shares.
Read note ↗How to Know If Your Passwords Have Already Been Stolen
Learn the signs your passwords may be exposed, check for known breaches, and protect your most important accounts with three practical steps today.
Read note ↗Website Won't Load? How to Figure Out If It's an Outage or an Attack
Can't reach a familiar site? Learn to tell the difference between a routine outage and a real security threat with this clear step-by-step guide.
Read note ↗How to Check If Your Browser Is Leaking Your Data Right Now
Your browser silently shares personal data through fingerprinting, extensions, and tracking pixels. Learn how to check and fix it today.
Read note ↗Public Wi-Fi Risks and How to Handle Them Without an IT Department
Learn the real threats on public Wi-Fi, from rogue hotspots to session hijacking, and get a practical checklist to stay safe without an IT team.
Read note ↗How to Build a Password System That Actually Holds Up
Build a password system that actually holds up. Learn why most accounts get hacked, how password managers work, and the exact steps to start today.
Read note ↗When to Give a Website Your Real Email and When to Use a Throwaway
Learn when to share your real email address and when a throwaway protects you from spam, data brokers, and phishing attacks.
Read note ↗How to Protect Your Inbox from Spam, Phishing, and Data Brokers
Learn how disposable email addresses and smart signup habits keep spam, phishing, and data brokers out of your primary inbox for good.
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