Start with updated devices, strong unique passwords, MFA, a secured home router, locked screens, and clear separation between work accounts and personal or shared devices.
Easy-to-miss risks
- Smart speakers or cameras near confidential conversations.
- Browser extensions that can read website data.
- Automatic connections to unfamiliar Wi-Fi.
- Sensitive papers left visible or unshredded.
- Work devices accessible to family members or visitors.
This page provides general security guidance, not a guarantee that any individual message is safe. When money, passwords, remote access, or sensitive records are involved, verify through a separate trusted channel.