Summary of "7 Cybersecurity Tips NOBODY Tells You (but are EASY to do)"

7 Cybersecurity Tips NOBODY Tells You (but are EASY to do)

The video by Josh from All Things Secure presents seven lesser-known but practical cybersecurity tips that go beyond the usual advice like stronger passwords, 2FA, or VPNs. These tips focus on improving your online security with simple, actionable steps.

1. Use a Separate Email for Sensitive Accounts

Create a dedicated, secret email address—preferably encrypted via services like ProtonMail or Tutanota—exclusively for banking, investments, and highly sensitive logins. This approach limits phishing effectiveness and reduces risk if your primary email is compromised.

2. Use Virtual Credit Cards and Tap-to-Pay

Avoid giving merchants your real credit card number by using virtual cards (e.g., via privacy.com) or mobile payment methods like Apple Pay or Google Pay. These use tokenized, one-time-use numbers instead of your actual card info, enhancing payment security.

3. Use Unique Username Emails for Logins

Beyond strong passwords, use unique email addresses as usernames for each account to add an extra security layer. Tools like Apple’s “Hide My Email,” Proton’s Simple Login, or email “+alias” tricks help generate unique login emails, making it harder for attackers to breach accounts even if usernames are leaked.

4. Set Up a Credit Freeze

A credit freeze with major credit bureaus prevents unauthorized credit checks and new credit accounts opened in your name. It’s simple to set up and can be temporarily “thawed” when you need to apply for credit yourself, providing strong protection against identity theft.

5. Use Services Like DeleteMe to Remove Personal Data from Brokers

Data brokers collect and sell personal information widely. Manually removing your data is time-consuming, so Josh recommends DeleteMe, a trusted service that automates data removal requests from brokers, helping protect your privacy online.

6. Avoid Public WiFi by Tethering to Mobile Data

Instead of connecting to often unsecured and slow public WiFi, tether your device to your mobile data for faster, safer internet access. This reduces exposure to unknown or malicious WiFi networks.

7. Turn Off WiFi and Bluetooth When Not Needed

Keeping WiFi and Bluetooth always on makes your device constantly search for connections, creating attack vectors. Habitually turning them off when leaving trusted locations or automating this via shortcuts improves security.

Bonus Tips

Phone Theft Protection: Back up your device regularly and enable built-in stolen device protections such as iOS 17’s “Stolen Device Protection” or Android’s theft detection lock.
Upcoming iOS 18 Feature: Allows users to force Face ID authentication on apps, adding another layer of security even if apps don’t natively support biometric login.