Your Password Sucks, a web_crawlr column

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks is a bi-weekly column that answers the most pressing internet security questions web_crawlr readers have to make sure they can navigate the ‘net safely. It runs on Mondays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to read this column before everyone else, sign up for the newsletter here. If you have a question you want answered, ask it here.

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How to protect your cell phone when entering Trump’s America

People’s devices are being seized. So what can you do?

On by Mikael Thalen
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How to avoid the Signal mistakes the Trump administration made

You’ve undoubtedly heard about the Trump admin’s Signal chat fiasco.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Which 2FA app should you use?

Here are the pros and cons.

On by Mikael Thalen
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How to spot this new PayPal email scam

This isn’t just any scam. Here’s what to look out for.

On by Mikael Thalen
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X seems to get less secure everyday. Here’s how to lock down your account

Here’s how to make sure that your security and privacy settings on X are where they need to be.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Still giving out your phone number for Signal? Switch to a username instead

Here’s how to make your Signal even more private.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Your cell phone location data is in the hands of data brokers and now hackers. Here’s how to limit your exposure

There are steps you can take to limit how much your data, especially your location data, is collected by third parties.

On by Mikael Thalen
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You’ve been hacked. What do you do next? 

There are several immediate things you should ask yourself and do if you experience a hack.

On by Mikael Thalen
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PayPal opted you into data sharing. Here’s how to stop it

PayPal quietly announced a new feature that allows your data to be shared with third-party advertisers.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Change these settings in iOS 18 for better iPhone privacy

Here are some easy privacy setting changes you can make in iOs 18 on your iPhone.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Want to delete your old social media comments in just a few clicks? Soon, you’ll be able to

Semiphemeral will delete your posts for you.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Is it dangerous to use a password book?

Security doesn’t come in a one-size-fits-all solution.

On by Mikael Thalen
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How often should I change my passwords?

You may think the answer to this is clear.

On by Mikael Thalen
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Elon Musk is using your X data to train his AI. Here’s how to stop it

In the age of mass data collection, having yet another entity siphoning up your information is not ideal.

On by Mikael Thalen
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What to do if TikTok gets banned

What to do if TikTok gets banned

There will be numerous ways to continue accessing TikTok even if the app disappears.

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