Smartphone, don't spy!

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.

• Deactivate Wi-Fi if you don't need it
• Deactivate positioning if you don't need it
• Deactivate NFC if you don't need it
• Refrain from taking photos and videos at demonstrations
• You are not transmitting your screen to a smart TV
• You are careful when scanning QR codes
• You clean up links before you share them with others
• You do not carry your bank card directly next to your smartphone
• You use privacy-friendly payment options
• You are careful with your personal data
• Use alternative frontends
• You use decentralized open source alternatives to common social media platforms
• You use passkeys
• You secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
• Your second factor is on a separate device
• You are using an ad blocker
• You use different pseudonyms and email addresses
• You do not use your pseudonyms at the same time
• You use Tor or the Tor browser
• You use privacy-friendly search engines
• You only use encrypted cloud storage
• You use VPNs wisely
• You delete metadata from your images
• You do not publish images with shadows and time
• You consistently refuse your consent on websites
• You read through data protection declarations
• You encrypt your emails or do without them
• Avoid logins via Google, Apple or Microsoft
• Delete unused accounts
• You check whether you are affected by data leaks
• You check the authenticity of important messages
• You do not reply to spam messages
• You have agreed a secret password with your family