Here are general tips to help keep your accounts safe:
Use strong passwords
The longer and less obvious a password, the harder it is to be guessed.
Make passwords long and use a mix of special characters, numbers, and upper- and lowercase letters.
SuperBetter requires passwords that are at least 8 characters and include at least one lower-case letter, at least one upper-case letter, at least one special character and at least one number.
Do not reuse passwords
If the same password is used on multiple sites, and one site has a breach of user data, it is possible that accounts on other sites can be accessed. The best way to prevent this is by using different passwords for different sites.
A password manager can help overcome the challenges of remembering all those passwords. There are many password managers available to help provide separate, strong passwords for each account.
Do not share passwords
Keep your passwords private and do not share them with others.
Check emails carefully
Check where an email is coming from and the links that they provide. Watch out for false links and do not enter personal information in them.
Do not share personal or financial information in an email
In general, emails are not a secure way to communicate sensitive information. A trusted organization would not ask for information to be shared by email.
Never download files from unreliable sources
Most web browsers will detect suspicious sites and share an alert if you try to access a malicious site. Do not download files from suspicious emails or websites.
Keep up with software updates
When they find security vulnerabilities, applications will release updates to address them. A good practice to help prevent security breaches is to keep applications, web browsers, and operating systems up to date.
Check for email security issues
For Gmail users, Google offers a Security Checkup tool to let you know if there are any security issues related to your inbox.
You can also use third-party tools, such as HaveIBeenPwned to learn if there might be security issues associated with your email address.