Today, on Identity Management Day, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your online presence, update your security settings and ensure your personal information remains protected from cyber threats such as phishing. We’re also seeing increased privacy concerns with DeepSeek and other AI tools, making these types of attacks more successful than ever.
Yubico is committed to helping you protect your digital identity, and that starts with your security habits. Just like cleaning your home, decluttering your digital life can provide peace of mind and a stronger defence against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In addition to using strong, phishing-resistant MFA such as a YubiKey wherever possible, here are some key steps our security team has identified to help you keep your digital life safe with the latest cybersecurity best practices:
- Change your passwords and use a password manager: A password manager not only helps you create strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts, but also ensures that you never have to remember them all. What’s more, you can protect your password manager with a YubiKey.
- Check your social media accounts: Take a moment to review your social media privacy settings and remove any third-party applications or services that no longer need access to your account. Limiting the personal information that is publicly available can reduce the risk of phishing and identity theft.
- Review your application permissions: Many applications require access to personal information, but over time some permissions may no longer be necessary. Review which applications have access to sensitive information such as your location, contacts, and camera, and revoke permissions that are no longer needed. Where possible, opt for one-time permissions rather than continuous access.
- Enable device tracking: Losing a device can be stressful, but having the right tracking tools can make recovery easier. Make sure features like Find My iPhone (Apple) or Find My Device (Google) are enabled so you can locate and remotely manage your device if it is lost or stolen.
- Limit lock screen notifications: Preventing sensitive information from appearing on your lock screen is a simple yet effective way to improve your online security. Disabling the display of SMS codes on your lock screen can thwart unauthorised access attempts and protect your accounts from SIM swap attacks.
By taking these steps, you will not only clean up your digital footprint, but also strengthen your personal security against cyber-attacks such as phishing. This Identity Management Day, pledge to make security a priority and encourage others to do the same.
See how your cybersecurity habits stack up against these additional tips for businesses and individuals in our cyber hygiene checklist here. And if you’ve recently acquired a YubiKey, we’ve created YubiKey Resource Guides to help you get started with your most popular (and used) applications and services.
Author: Ronnie Manning, Chief Brand Advocate at Yubico.
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