Close old accounts first
Every unused login is a security risk. Start with services you have not touched in the last year.
- Search for old accounts in your email history.
- Deactivate or delete unused profiles.
- Remove saved payment methods when possible.
Adopt a password manager
A manager lets you generate unique, strong passwords without memorizing them. This is the easiest win for security.
- Store unique passwords for every account.
- Update weak or reused credentials.
- Keep recovery information current.
Turn on multi-factor authentication
MFA protects your most important accounts even if a password leaks.
- Start with email, banking, and cloud storage.
- Prefer authenticator apps over SMS when possible.
Remove third-party integrations you no longer use. This limits unwanted access to your data.