Advanced DIY Privacy for Every Woman
  • Introduction
  • Before we start
  • 1 - Identify your security risks
  • Security areas to prioritise
  • 2- Document security violations
  • Safety and security strategies
  • Securing a mobile phone or a tablet
  • FAQ on mobile phones
  • Securing your laptop/other connected devices?
  • 3 - Securing your connections
  • 4 - Securing your apps, software and internet services
  • 5 - Browsing the web
  • Social engineering and phishing
  • Internet browser, search engine and passwords
  • IP address, WIFI and emails
  • Social media: what to pay attention to!
  • Facebook, Twitter, Google, Foursquare
  • Apps and internet enabled apps
  • Online banking, billing account and other accounts
  • Protection measures
  • 6 - Documenting privacy violations
  • Voice calls and keeping a diary
  • 7 - Advanced security resources
  • Anti-virus, Firewall and Spyware
  • Secure internet browsing
  • Authentification
  • Encryption
  • Deleting your information
  • 8 - Glossary
  • How we put this guide together
  • Final words
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  • Advanced SmartPhone Security
  • Using your mobile securely
  • Encrypting Your Devices
  • Advanced PC/Laptop Security
  • Password Managers
  • How to avoid malware

7 - Advanced security resources

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Advanced SmartPhone Security

Using your mobile securely

Find out from your provider what location and third party settings there are on your contract.

Encrypting Your Devices

Android

Settings > Security > Encrypt device

It will take about an hour to encrypt your android device so make sure your battery is charged. You will need to enter a password to decrypt your device every time you turn it on.

iPhone

All iPhones are encrypted by default. However, you should make sure you are using a long passcode to make it tougher to access.

Advanced PC/Laptop Security

Password Managers

Password Management software stores encrypted versions of your passwords so you can use a unique, secure password for every service without having to remember every password. There are plenty of to select from, for example, (see ), and .

How to avoid malware

If you continue to use your own computer you will need to ensure that your computer does not get infected by malware. This is a particular concern for those in high-risk situations where the abuser has advanced computer skills or connections to a person or organisation that does.

Malware is any kind of program designed to harm or hijack the operation of your computer without your consent or knowledge – this includes viruses, spyware etc.

These are the main ways in which to protect your system from malware:

  1. regularly update your operating system, and all of the programs installed upon it

  2. use an anti-virus program

  3. use a firewall program

  4. use an anti-spyware program

Avoiding malware and spyware extension:

free Password Managers
KeePass
how to setup and use it
LastPass
Padlock
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