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A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
- Digital privacy and security are crucial in today's world, given the powerful digital surveillance capabilities of governments and hackers.
- Using multifactor authentication for online accounts is a key step to enhance security, making it harder for hackers to access accounts.
- Recommendations include using privacy-friendly browsers, search engines, and password managers, with unique passwords for each service.
- Prioritize small steps to improve privacy gradually, such as switching to privacy-focused browsers and search engines like Brave, Firefox, and DuckDuckGo.
- ProtonVPN, based in Switzerland, is a recommended non-US-based VPN that offers strong privacy features, including a free version.
- For online accounts, consider having a dedicated email address for important accounts and using burner emails for less critical services.
- When crossing borders, be mindful of the data on your devices, consider using a travel phone with minimal sensitive information, and take precautions against potential scrutiny.
- Exercise caution with smart devices like Alexa due to privacy implications, and review and adjust privacy settings for enhanced security.
- Awareness of sharing personal data with AI companies is crucial, as data collection for AI can raise privacy concerns and expose individuals to surveillance.
- Privacy is a fundamental human right, and individuals should have the freedom to act without constant surveillance or tracking, even if they claim to have 'nothing to hide.'
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