Protecting Yourself From Hacking
Basic, practical strategies that give you a starting point to protect your accounts, data, and devices from hacking
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Teaching sex ed is powerful work, and you deserve to feel safe doing it—not just physically and emotionally, but also digitally.
Hacking is when someone gets access to a digital system without permission. While there’s still a lot to learn about sex educators’ experiences of hacking, taking steps to stay safe online can support your overall well-being.
Tips for digital safety and security
This starter guide breaks down how to protect your accounts from hacking, plus other defenses you can put in place.
“When I read through it, my brain begins to think of, ‘Oh, this is something I could do right now!’ or, ‘This is something that will take more of my focus and time; I’ll have to work on this change over time,’ or even, ‘Awesome! I’m already doing this one!’”
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You don’t need to be a tech expert to get started. In fact, you may find that you’re already taking steps to protect yourself from hacking! Using even one new strategy in this tipsheet can help protect your privacy and security, keeping you in the work safely and sustainably.
And if you’ve already experienced a digital attack, know this: You are not to blame, and you are not alone. It’s up to all of us to advocate for better protections for educators’ safety.
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This project is supported by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award (1 PHEPA000006-01) totaling $1,063,776.35 with 100 percent funded by OPA/OASH/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by OPA/OASH/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit opa.hhs.gov.
