{"id":2652,"date":"2025-06-17T07:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/?page_id=2652"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:15:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:15:55","slug":"privacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/safe-online\/privacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect your devices, accounts, and data"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:20px\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:4px\"><strong style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">ON THIS PAGE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT:<\/strong><\/div><a href=\"#protect-your-devices-from-unauthorised-access\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#0072bc;text-decoration:none;float:left;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:4px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer\">Protect your devices from unauthorised access<\/a><a href=\"#safeguard-your-online-accounts-in-multiple-ways\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#0072bc;text-decoration:none;float:left;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:4px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer\">Safeguard your online accounts in multiple ways<\/a><a href=\"#keep-your-data-and-social-media-accounts-safe\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#0072bc;text-decoration:none;float:left;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding:4px;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:500;cursor:pointer\">Keep your data and social media accounts safe<\/a><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" style=\"border:none;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%\" \/>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As you increasingly rely on technology for communication, work, and accessing services, the risks associated with cyber threats also rise. Fortunately, <strong>our smartphones and social media accounts already provide a wide variety of security features that can be easily enabled for maximum digital safety<\/strong>. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate these features and implement effective strategies to protect your accounts, data, and devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"protect-your-devices-from-unauthorised-access\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Protect your devices from unauthorised access<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-15.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Set a passcode to your devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A strong passcode is your first line of defence. It should be difficult to guess and unique to each device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Avoid using easily guessable passcodes<\/strong> like 1-2-3-4 or 0-0-0-0.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Change your passcode periodically <\/strong>for enhanced security.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-14.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Enable biometric authentication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Utilise fingerprint or facial recognition features for added security. Most modern devices offer these options in the security settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0Use biometric authentication <strong>in conjunction with a strong passcode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-10.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Install updates in your devices and softwares <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keep your devices protected by regularly updating the operating system and softwares. Enable automatic updates in device settings to ensure you\u2019re always running the latest version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Check for updates<\/strong> in your device settings and install them promptly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Enable automatic updates<\/strong> to install new versions as soon as they\u2019re available.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Enable device tracking <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Device tracking can help you locate your device if it&#x27;s lost or stolen. This feature is available in the security settings of most smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Activate<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/android\/find\">Find My Device<\/a> on Android or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\">Find My iPhone<\/a> on iOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0Ensure your device\u2019s <strong>location services are turned on<\/strong> for accurate tracking.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-11.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Enable automatic backup of your devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Protect your data by setting up automatic backups to a cloud service or an external drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Choose a reliable backup service<\/strong> and schedule regular backups. Both Android and iPhone have one built-in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Regularly check <\/strong>your backup status to ensure your data is being saved correctly.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"safeguard-your-online-accounts-in-multiple-ways\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Safeguard your online accounts in multiple ways<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-3.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Use strong and unique passwords <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A strong, unique password for each account is essential. Avoid common phrases or using personal information like birthdays or names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Use a password manager<\/strong> to keep track of different passwords. You can  use the built-on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT204085\">Keychain<\/a>\u00a0on all Apple devices, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/passwords.google\/\">Google Password Manager<\/a>\u00a0on Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Change your passwords<\/strong> regularly and avoid reusing them across accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?<strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t write down<\/strong> your passwords on paper or store them in plain text.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-9.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Enable <strong>Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">MFA adds an extra security layer by requiring a code in addition to your password, making it much harder for someone to access your account, even if they somehow find out your credentials. This code is usually sent via SMS or an authentication app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Enable MFA in the security settings<\/strong> of your accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accounts\/answer\/1066447\"><strong>Use an authentication app<\/strong><\/a> for added security instead of SMS codes.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-7.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong><strong>Check permissions and reviews of apps<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be vigilant about the apps you download and the permissions they request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Read user reviews<\/strong> before downloading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?<strong>\u00a0Only accept permissions that are necessary<\/strong> for the app&#x27;s functionality. For example, a weather app may need access to your location, but a simple game should not.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-5.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong><strong>Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Public Wi-Fi networks (the ones without a password) can be insecure, exposing your data to risks. Use them cautiously and avoid entering sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Prefer using your mobile data <\/strong>connection in public spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Never enter passwords and credit card details<\/strong> on public networks.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-your-data-and-social-media-accounts-safe\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Keep your data and social media accounts safe<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-4.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong>Set you accounts to private <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Setting your social media profiles to private helps control who can see your content and personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Limit post visibility<\/strong> to known contacts and avoid sharing location tags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Regularly review<\/strong> and update privacy settings on all your accounts.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-facebook-en.png\" alt=\"Social media platforms offer easy ways to review your privacy settings\" style=\"max-height:500px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\">Social media platforms offer easy ways to review your privacy settings<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-2.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong><strong>Monitor for unusual activity<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keeping an eye on your accounts for unusual activity can help detect unauthorised access early. Typically, you can set this up in the security settings of your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Set up notifications<\/strong> for new logins or unusual activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Regularly review your account<\/strong> activity logs for any suspicious actions.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"background-color:#6AE8CC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;padding-bottom:1px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"emoji is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:white;width:80px;border-radius:40px;text-align:center;line-height:80px;height:80px;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:16px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/ukraine.en_.help-privacy-icon-12.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-height:500px;width:80px;height:80px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:24px\"><\/figcaption><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:0.2em\"><strong><strong>Minimise Location Sharing<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Limit the amount of location data you share through apps and services to protect your privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin-left:0\">\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Disable location services<\/strong> when not needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Carefully manage location <\/strong>permissions for each app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px\">?\u00a0<strong>Never share your home <\/strong>and other common locations publicly.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" style=\"border:none;margin-top:34px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"height:100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/en\/safe-online\/scams\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><div style=\"position:relative;height:100%;min-height:100px;color:#fff;width:100%;padding:10px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0095F5 0%, #0072BC 100%);text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;text-align:left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/pagination-previous.png\" alt=\"Background\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;opacity:0.7;object-position:top left;left:0\" \/><span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase\">previous chapter<\/span><br \/><h3 style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:22px\"><strong>Recognise scams and phishing attempts<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"height:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"height:100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/en\/safe-online\/children\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><div style=\"position:relative;height:100%;min-height:100px;color:#fff;width:100%;padding:10px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0095F5 0%, #0072BC 100%);text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;text-align:right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/06\/pagination-next.png\" alt=\"Background\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;opacity:0.7;object-position:top right;right:0\" \/><span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase\">next chapter<\/span><br \/><h3 style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:22px\"><strong>Keep your children safe from online threats<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ON THIS PAGE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT: Protect your devices from unauthorised accessSafeguard your online accounts in multiple waysKeep your data and social media accounts safe As you increasingly rely on technology for communication, work, and accessing services, the risks associated with cyber threats also rise. 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