Security shouldn’t be complicated. Work your way through our free “Un-Hackable” Checklist below now for the only easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide you need to lock down your accounts and achieve essential protection today.:
Phase 1: The “Must-Dos” (Immediate Action)
These are the high-impact steps that stop 90% of attacks.
- The Password Purge
Run your email through HaveIBeenPwned.com to see if your data was leaked
Stop reusing passwords. Create a unique, complex password for your email and banking.
Action: Install a Password Manager to generate and store these logins.
Links here 1Password, Dashlane, or Bitwarden here. - Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Enable 2FA on: Email, Banking, Social Media, and Shopping (Amazon).
Action: Move away from SMS (text) codes. Download an Authenticator App or buy a Hardware Key.
Links to YubiKey (hardware) or a tutorial on Google Authenticator. - The Update Sweep
Check for updates on your Phone (iOS/Android).
Check for updates on your Laptop/Computer.
Enable “Automatic Updates” so you never forget again.
Phase 2: Device & Network Hardening
Securing the doors and windows of your digital house.
- Secure Your Connection
Change the default password on your home Wi-Fi router (the sticker on the bottom).
Action: Install a VPN for use when you are at coffee shops, airports, or hotels.
Links to NordVPN, Surfshark, or ExpressVPN. - Malware Defense
Ensure Windows Defender (PC) or XProtect (Mac) is active.
Action: Install a secondary malware scanner for deep cleans.
Link to Malwarebytes or Bitdefender. - Screen & Storage Hygiene
Set your devices to auto-lock after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Turn on “Find My Device” (Apple/Android) so you can wipe it remotely if stolen.
Phase 3: The “Human Firewall” (Behavioural Changes)
Tools can’t save you if you click the wrong link. This section teaches habits.
- Social Media Lockdown
Change profiles to “Private” where possible.
Audit your “Friends/Followers” list—remove anyone you don’t actually know.
Remove your phone number and birth year from your public bio. - The 10-Second Email Rule
Check the sender’s address (e.g., does it say @paypal-support-team.com instead of @paypal.com?).
Hover over links before clicking to see the true destination.
Phase 4: The Safety Net (Backups)
If everything goes wrong, this is how you survive.
- The 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
3 copies of your data (Primary, Drive 1, Cloud).
2 different types of media.
1 copy off-site (Cloud).
Action: Set up an automatic cloud backup service.
Link to Backblaze or iDrive.