Smartphone, don't spy!
Smartphone checklist: Dangers on the Internet
Prudent behavior in the digital space is crucial to protect your own privacy and security. You can minimize the risk of data misuse and cyberattacks by being mindful when handling personal data and taking targeted protective measures, such as using passkeys, two-factor authentication and encrypted cloud storage. Proactively deleting unused accounts and regularly checking for data leaks are also important to maintain control over sensitive information. Privacy-friendly technologies such as Tor and alternative front-ends as well as email encryption offer additional layers of protection.
- You consistently refuse your consent to websites
- You use privacy-friendly search engines
- You use the Fediverse
- You do not share or use images with your face
- Avoid third-party logins via Google, Apple or Microsoft
- You are not transmitting your screen to a smart TV
- Delete unused accounts
- You are careful when scanning QR codes
- You check whether you are affected by data leaks
- You check the authenticity of important messages
- You use tracking and ad blockers
- You do not reply to spam messages
- Deactivate Wi-Fi if you don't need it
- You use different pseudonyms and email addresses
- You have agreed a secret password with your family
- Deactivate positioning if you don't need it
- You do not use your pseudonyms at the same time
- Deactivate NFC when you don't need it
- You use Tor or the Tor browser
- You don't carry your bank card directly on your smartphone
- Refrain from taking photos and videos at demonstrations
- You use privacy-friendly payment options
- Your name cannot be found on the internet
- You read through privacy policies
- Use alternative frontends
- Encrypt your emails or do without them
- You use passkeys
- You secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
- You have removed smart devices from your household
- You use VPNs wisely
- You clean up links before you share them with others
- Your second factor is on a separate device
- You only use encrypted cloud storage
- You do not publish pictures with shadows and time
- You do not register with your real data
- You delete metadata from your pictures
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