Detect
Stay aware of any unusual activities or signs of potential cybersecurity incidents, such as suspicious emails, unfamiliar login attempts, or strange device behavior.
Level 1 – Basic
- Check your account usernames and passwords against a reputable breach checking service (Have I Been Pwned: Check if your email has been compromised in a data breach)
- Regularly check financial accounts for unauthorized transactions
- Regularly check your router to see if any unknown devices have connected to your home network
- Setup alerts for new devices on your home network
Level 2 – Advanced
- Setup alerts or notifications for critical accounts like banking or online shopping
- Be aware of signs that a device may be compromised
- Periodically run full system scans using antivirus and anti-malware software
- Setup a service that runs vulnerability scanning on your home devices
Level 3 – Tin Foil Hat
- Setup Credit Monitoring and credit freezes