Making better decisions amid information overload
When alerts and claims compete for attention, pause, define the question, and check sources one at a time.
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Review app permissions from time to time
Check access to your camera, microphone, contacts, and location. Turn off permissions an app no longer needs.
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Account security is more than a strong password
Use a different password for each account, then add a password manager, multi-factor authentication, or a passkey where available.
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Verify requests through a separate channel
Even if a request appears to come from someone you know, confirm requests for money, passwords, or sensitive information using a known contact method.
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The urgency trap in messages
Pause when a message says your account will close or payment is due now. Contact the organization through a channel you already trust.
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A screenshot is not proof on its own
Before sharing, check where an image first appeared, when it was published, and whether independent sources confirm the claim.
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When should you trust a news story?
A short guide to checking a claim’s source, date, and context before sharing it.
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Three good habits for account security
Think about passwords and a second verification step together.
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How can we assess a suspicious message?
Four things to check before clicking a link.
