The Wired Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens
5 days ago
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- Teenagers are often involved in high-profile digital attacks.
- Digital privacy and security are important for everyone, regardless of their online activity level.
- Operations security (opsec) involves balancing secrecy and availability of your digital data.
- Opsec is not about paranoia but about preventing disasters like hacked accounts or data leaks.
- Compartmentalizing online identities is crucial to prevent doxing and maintain privacy.
- Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication for important accounts.
- Avoid reusing usernames and passwords across different platforms.
- Be cautious with VPNs; free VPNs may spy on your data.
- Use privacy-focused browsers and search engines to reduce tracking.
- Regularly check for data leaks and review public settings on social media.
- Make offline backups of critical data and encrypt them with strong passwords.