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Tech and Online Safety
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Written by Tomas Kurtz
Updated over 3 years ago

Tech and Online Safety

  • Change your locks, phone numbers, usernames, passwords (consider using fingerprint or face recognition for accounts or apps), and all other means of communication

  • Look for spikes in data usage which may indicate that a monitoring software has been placed on your device. Consider replacing your device(s) if you think the abuser is monitoring your activity or had access to it in the past

  • If you suspect a keylogging program (records everything you type with your keyboard) has been placed on your device:

a. First, backup your device (iCloud or Google Sync)

b. Complete a factory reset. For an Apple device go to: Settings > General > Reset, and tap “Erase all content and settings”. For an Android go to: Settings > System > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Reset phone or Reset tablet and confirm “Erase everything”

c. Download antiMalware for the device that will check for future keyloggers and always keep your device’s operating software updated

  • Go through privacy settings in any apps and online accounts and confirm that other devices or accounts aren’t connected to yours (delete any apps you’re unfamiliar with)

  • Turn off device-to-device access like Bluetooth while not in use

  • Protect your location, check privacy settings on all tech. Consider cameras/ audio devices

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