Digital hygiene refers to the routine habits and best practices used to maintain the health, security, and privacy of your online accounts, devices, and personal data. Just like personal hygiene, consistent upkeep prevents threats like hacking, data loss, and digital overstimulation

Digital hygiene refers to the routine habits and best practices used to maintain the health, security, and privacy of your online accounts, devices, and personal data. Just like personal hygiene, consistent upkeep prevents threats like hacking, data loss, and digital overstimulation. 
To build a solid security and wellness foundation, apply these actionable practices:-
1)  Account & Credential Security
Strong Passwords: -
Never reuse passwords across sites. Use long, unique passphrases or a trusted NordPass Password Manager to generate and store them. 
 Authentication (MFA):-Multi-Factor Enable MFA (especially via authenticator apps or hardware keys) on all critical accounts to add a vital second layer of defense.
Audit Subscriptions:-
 Regularly delete unused accounts and old apps to shrink your digital footprint. 
2) Device & Network Protection
Keep Everything Updated: 
Always install operating system and app updates promptly, as they patch known security vulnerabilities.
Use Security Software:-
 Run reputable antivirus and anti-malware tools with real-time scanning enabled.
Secure Your Connection: -
Never handle sensitive tasks (like banking) on public Wi-Fi without an active VPN. 
3) Data & Privacy Management
Regular Backups: -
Use the 3-2-1 rule—keep 3 copies of your data (e.g., local hard drive, external drive, and a secure cloud backup).
Check Permissions: -
Review and limit the data and permissions apps can access on your mobile devices. 
4) Digital Wellness
Set Screen Limits: -
Avoid device use for at least an hour before bedtime and after waking up to prevent digital fatigue and overstimulation.
Declutter: -
Clean out your emails, clear your browser cache/cookies, and organize or shred sensitive local files. 
MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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