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Note: The evaluation of the following advice as "high priority" does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the researchers. Please see Redmiles et al. 2020 for more information.
- ask people to remove your personal information and photos
- be careful entering passwords in public computers
- bring proof-of-purchase for computer equipment when travelling
- buy devices with passwords, preferably passwords that you can change
- clear your cookies
- encourage others to use strong passwords
- feel comfortable making weak passwords for sites thar don't keep personal info
- install software in phases
- keep antivirus/antimalware up to date
- monitor network traffic on your router
- not give out your email address without good reason
- not tell anyone your passwords, even it
- not use passwords based on personal information
- protect devices against power surges
- regularly back up your data
- remember your passwords
- scan attachments you open for viruses
- try alternate urls to avoid censorship
- update devices
- use a password manager
- use administrator rights to prevent unauthorized actions
- use anti-malware software
- use different passwords for different accounts/devices
- use unique passwords
- use unique passwords for different accounts