I was recently asked for a breakdown of my daily device hygiene, communication stack, and physical safety boundaries, so I wrote about it. These are not my recommendations or options for others, but what I actually do myself.

https://blog.yaelwrites.com/what-my-privacy-and-security-stack-actually-looks-like/

What My Privacy and Security Stack Actually Looks Like

This is what I actually use, as opposed to what I recommend (which usually involves a lot of "it depends").

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The steps I take change depending on my situation, but my goal is always the same: to reduce unnecessary exposure without making my life unworkable. And the most important thing I do isn't technical at all: I pay close attention when something feels urgent, which in itself is a red flag.
I don't want to minimize the fact that we're living in a digital world that sets us up for failure. If you've been scammed or hacked, know that you're in the majority. There are systemic issues at play outside of our control. At best, these tips minimize risk, but can never completely prevent it.
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