Scams, phishing, passwords, malware, account safety and privacy.
Security & Privacy
What this section helps you do
Understand phishing, scams, passwords, privacy, account recovery and safer everyday computing without unnecessary fear.
If you think you were hacked
Change the affected account password from a trusted device, enable MFA and review active sessions.
Phishing signs
Urgency, unexpected login links, unusual payment requests and slightly misspelled domains are common warning signs.
Password strategy
Use a password manager and unique passwords. Reusing one strong password across many sites is still risky.
Protect your devices
Install security updates, use device encryption and keep a tested backup of important files.
Quick checklist
- Confirm your backup before making major changes.
- Write down the exact error or symptom before troubleshooting.
- Install operating-system and app updates from trusted sources.
- Change one setting at a time so you know what helped.
- Use related guides below for the next specific step.
Frequently asked questions
Is a strange email enough to mean I was hacked?
No. Receiving phishing mail is common; account takeover usually shows additional signs such as unknown logins or changed settings.
What is the most important security step?
Unique passwords plus MFA on important accounts makes a major difference.
Should I pay a suspicious invoice to avoid trouble?
Verify payment requests through a separate trusted communication channel first.