Privacy and Security Essentials

Most online harm starts with a weak password, a fake app or a message that creates panic. The apps in this collection do not make you invincible, but they close the doors that scammers use most often: a password manager, an authenticator app, a privacy-focused browser and email service, and a VPN for the few situations where it helps.

We have included Bitwarden, Google Authenticator, Firefox, Proton Mail, NordVPN and TunnelBear, along with the ordinary tools most people already use, such as Chrome and Gmail. Read the overviews together with our guides on securing a Google account, spotting phishing messages and recognising fake apps. The pattern is simple: unique passwords, two-step verification, official app stores only, and a pause be

Privacy and Security Essentials