Sometimes all it takes is a single click. A link that looks “almost like usual.” And sometimes we ourselves unknowingly give access to things that should remain private. Who today remembers how many apps have access to our location or microphone?
This talk won’t be about fearmongering, but about practical advice and small, actionable steps that anyone can implement immediately. We’ll examine our digital footprint and see where we can clean it up a bit.
Topics will include:
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How 2FA/MFA works and why it’s the simplest way to protect your digital identity
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What password managers are and how to use them
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How to check if your data has been leaked (and what to do if it has)
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What Big Brother—Google—actually knows about us
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How to manage app permissions on your phone
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How to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks