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Interactive Security Checklist
50 practical steps to lock down your devices, accounts, UPI/banking, social media, email and scam awareness — built for how India actually banks and browses.
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Work through each category below. Tap the circle to mark a task done, hover the info icon for why it matters, and open "How to do this" for step-by-step instructions. Need to check for a breached password? Try the Password Checker.
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Device Security
0/10Lock down your phone and laptop against theft, loss and snooping.
Set a strong screen lock
2 minsTurn on automatic OS updates
2 minsEnable Find My Device / Find My iPhone
3 minsBlock installs from unknown sources
2 minsDisable USB debugging
2 minsTurn on full-disk encryption
5 minsReview app permissions
5 minsRemove unused apps
5 minsHide sensitive lock-screen notifications
2 minsMaintain guest/child profile hygiene
5 minsAccount Security
0/10Harden the accounts that unlock everything else you own online.
Enable 2FA on your Google account
3 minsUse unique, strong passwords everywhere
5 minsInstall a password manager
10 minsAdd a recovery email and phone number
3 minsReview connected third-party apps
5 minsCheck recent sign-in activity
3 minsSwitch to passkeys where available
3 minsSign out of old sessions and devices
5 minsCheck if your accounts were breached
3 minsStore account recovery codes offline
5 minsUPI & Banking
0/10Protect your money from India's most common payment scams.
Change your UPI PIN periodically
3 minsRemove unused UPI apps
5 minsSet daily transaction limits
3 minsEnable bank SMS/email alerts
5 minsReview bank statements monthly
5 minsNever share OTP or UPI PIN with anyone
1 minDon't approve unknown collect requests
1 minRegister on DND to reduce spam calls
3 minsVerify payee name before large transfers
2 minsSave the 1930 cybercrime helpline
1 minSocial Media
0/8Lock down your public footprint across the apps you use daily.
Turn on WhatsApp two-step verification
3 minsSet Instagram to private and hide activity status
2 minsRun Facebook's Privacy Checkup
5 minsRestrict LinkedIn contact info visibility
2 minsReview tagged photos and posts
5 minsDisable location metadata on shared photos
2 minsAudit third-party app logins
5 minsLock down friend/follow requests
2 minsEmail Security
0/7Keep your inbox — often the master key to everything — locked down.
Enable 2FA on Gmail
3 minsCheck forwarding and filter rules
5 minsReview app passwords
3 minsLearn to recognise phishing signs
5 minsVerify sender domains before acting
2 minsDisable automatic image loading
2 minsEnable enhanced Safe Browsing
2 minsScam Defense
0/5Recognise and shut down India's fastest-growing fraud tactics.
Know 'Digital Arrest' scam red flags
3 minsNever share an OTP, even with 'bank staff'
1 minVerify unknown calls independently
3 minsOnly use customer-care numbers from official apps
2 minsKnow how to report a cybercrime
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