Cyber Hygiene
Email safety
Your inbox is the master key. Treat it that way.
4 min readBeginnerIdentity
What You Need to Know
Email controls password resets for nearly everything else. Securing it first protects every downstream account.
Why It Matters
An attacker in your inbox does not need your other passwords, they simply reset them and delete the notifications.
Warning Signs checklist
- Sent messages you did not write
- Forwarding rules you did not create
- Missing password reset notifications
- Unrecognized devices in account activity
How to Protect Yourself steps
- 1Enable MFA on your email account today
- 2Review forwarding rules and connected apps
- 3Use a separate address for finance and identity accounts
- 4Never open unexpected attachments
Quick Checklist
- Enable MFA on your email account today
- Review forwarding rules and connected apps
- Use a separate address for finance and identity accounts
- Never open unexpected attachments
Helpful Resources
- The Curiosity EditLong-form essays on cyber, AI, and everyday technology.
- Career GalaxyDiscover the careers built around this exact problem.
- Government resourcesOfficial reporting and recovery links, being verified before we publish them.
- Trusted nonprofitsCommunity partners offering free education and support, list in progress.
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