Amid rising cyberattacks, a 6-step personal security checklist worth doing today
peterwildeford · x · 2026-10-22
Amid recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities, peterwildeford shares a practical personal security checklist (with an AI-generated infographic):
- Use a password manager (e.g., 1Password); never reuse passwords
- Enable 2FA on everything important — not via SMS; use an authenticator app or better, a YubiKey; prefer passkeys
- Keep auto-updates on and restart weekly so patches actually install
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
- Get a free IRS IP PIN to block fraudulent tax returns
- Lock your phone number with a port-out PIN to stop SIM-swap takeovers
Each step is cheap, fast, and doable today.
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