The Beginner's Guide to
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Clear, beginner-friendly guides that help you take back control of your data. No jargon, no gatekeeping: if you know how to download an app or create an account, you're qualified to start here.
Whether you want to protect yourself from identity theft and common hacks, or you simply object to mass surveillance, this site teaches the basics in a way that's accessible and achievable.
QuickStart Guides
Guides that are frequently shared in response to popular questions.
Identity Theft
These pages will teach you how to protect against the most common techniques used to impersonate you and steal your identity.
Learn more →Mobile Devices
Got a new phone and looking to get as much privacy and security out of it as possible? Start here.
Learn more →Desktop & Laptop Computers
Want to protect your Mac or PC as much as possible? This guide is for you!
Learn more →Home Network
If you just got a new router, are thinking about getting a new router, or simply want to know the best way to protect your home network from threats, this guide a must-read starting point.
Learn more →Content Creators
If you want to be an influencer, streamer, or other type of content creator, this guide will help protect you from doxxers, stalkers, and data leaks.
Learn more →The Guides
Security, privacy, and anonymity explained step by step, grouped by how important they are.
Getting Started
New here? Not sure why privacy matters, how to build a threat model, or the difference between security and privacy? Start here!
Read more →Most Important
Are you ready to patch up the most important holes in your security? Looking for the easiest steps to take with the maximum impact? Read this section!
Read more →Moderately Important
Already got the basics covered but ready to take your privacy and security to the next step? Read this section!
Read more →Less Important
Ready for more advanced topics? Ready to start working on those last few tiny leaks you have left in your digital life? This section is for you!
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