Welcome to our Security & Privacy section, where we help you protect your accounts, passwords and personal information. You don’t need to be a security expert. Our guides explain each risk in plain English and show you exactly which settings to change.
This category covers the security worries people have most often: passwords that may have been exposed in a data breach, two-step verification, scam emails and texts, fake “support” phone numbers, getting an account back after someone else got in, and the privacy settings on your phone, computer and favourite apps. Every step is checked against official help pages from companies like Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Heard about a new breach and wondering if you’re affected? Start with How to Check if Your Password Was Leaked (2026). It shows you how to check your saved passwords for free and what to change first if something turns up.
We’re adding new guides regularly. Upcoming topics include creating strong passwords you can actually remember, using passkeys, protecting a lost or stolen phone, and choosing privacy settings that make sense for you. A few small changes today can save you a lot of trouble later.
Got an iPhone hacked notification on Safari? It’s a scam pop-up, not a real warning. Learn how to close it safely, clear Safari data, remove spam calendars and profiles, and what to do if you already tapped it.
How to see who is connected to my Wi-Fi: check your router’s device list or app, spot unknown devices, then block them and change your Wi-Fi password.
How to secure home Wi-Fi in 8 steps: change the router password and network name, use WPA3, update firmware, turn off WPS and set up a guest network.
Was your password leaked? Check for free with Google Password Checkup, the iPhone Passwords app and Have I Been Pwned, then follow our 8-step fix-it list.
