12 steps you can take right now to be safer online
Engadget • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Engadget outlines 12 steps individuals can take to enhance their online safety, emphasizing the importance of being cautious in a digital environment that is rife with scams and criminal activity. The article suggests that, unlike physical safety measures, effective online safety strategies are not always intuitive.
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