With unauthorized access to your data come identity theft, reputation damage, and mental health challenges.

Hacking phones and computers is a pressing issue today. It affects people’s public image, destroys relationships, damages trust, and leads to the loss of identities.

Do you know that the stress, fear, and damage caused by data breaches can be prevented?

Recently, I block my SIM card after stressful moments just like my friend Brenda, whose phone gets hacked. She receives a link advertising scholarships and business grants. She clicks and follows all instructions, only to discover her entire contact list is compromise.

Today, suspicious links flood our devices claiming to be from the Office of the President, the Prime Minister, UNICEF, Cryptocurrency firms all promising opportunities and quick money, but in reality, seeking targets to hack. These links often use trusted domain names to appear legitimate.

Imagine your child watching your leaked private content. Hackers’ access profiles while the public, often lacking empathy, adds to the pain with insensitive comments.

Leaked information on media platforms creates mistrust, tension, and even fear for their lives. Journalists, entrepreneurs, and organizations all modern digital users face similar threats.

Last week, Streaming Asylum in partnership with Nothing2Hide offered a groundbreaking training on digital security and voice encryption , both  organization  train journalists, leaders, and institutions on data safety.

Short and simple passwords are easier to hack. Passwords with fewer than ten characters take hackers just minutes to crack, while those with fifteen or more offer stronger protection. Face recognition and pattern locks are also considered weak.

How many email addresses do you use?
Is everything synchronized to one account?
What kind of apps are on your phone or computer?

Many applications have hidden intentions. Some are designed specifically to collect your data without your consent. Tools like “Have I Been Pwned?” and “Exodus” help you check the safety of your emails and installed apps.

Focusing on link details and domain names can protect you from phishing. Reread suspicious messages. Check for urgency or manipulative language. Examine domain names closely before clicking.

Apps like ProtonMail, Signal, Briar, Tella, QR codes, and LocalSend support encrypted, secure communication. Relying solely on popular social media for communication puts you at risk. Tools like Wire, Briar, and Signal ensure more secure and private interactions.

Apps such as Maps.me also support private and secure digital use. Tools like Proton, Tella, and ObscuraCam enhance your digital experience, offering security, enjoyment, and efficiency.

Your awareness and sensitivity to your data, communication, and digital lifestyle require proactive steps.
Embracing digital security and communication encryption tools protects your reputation, shields you from mental health risks, and opens doors to a more secure and fulfilling life.