Do you know how many accounts you have floating around on the internet? Perhaps you do, but chances are that you may have forgotten about those old ones you used to sign-up for a freebie that still has your personal info! Let’s get started with organizing your online accounts.
Why is organizing your online accounts important?
Your online accounts generally contain your personal information like email address, contact number, and even your banking info. Cybercriminals will try to get access to your accounts to use it for dodgy purposes. If you know which accounts you still have active online can save you from a terrible cyberattack and reduce the likelihood of becoming the next victim.
What should I do?
Follow these steps to help protect your accounts online:
- Create a list of all the accounts you have including email, subscriptions, social media, online shopping, etc.
- Review the accounts to determine which you’re still using and which you no longer need.
- Delete any that you no longer use.
- For the accounts that you still use, ensure that you update the password, enable MFA, and enable any security notifications.
If you no longer require any accounts in the future, ensure that you delete them as soon as possible to reduce the likelihood of your account being compromised.
What if I don’t know if I need my account?
If you’re unsure of whether you still need your account or not, ensure that you improve the security of the account while it remains active. For example, create a strong password for the account, enable MFA, and check if there are any security settings that can be activated to send you a notification if there are any changes made to your account. Once you’re certain that you no longer need the account then you can delete it.
Protect your accounts
We spend so much time online that it’s important to keep our accounts safe. Take a few minutes to review your accounts and update the security for each of them to keep yourself safe online. Be secure!
