Better Business Bureau Spring Cleaning 2026
BBB DIGITAL SPRING CLEANING TIPS
As you start spring cleaning and purging physical clutter, the Better Business Bureau is reminding people to do some digital spring cleaning and get rid of the digital data clutter that lives on electronic devices.
Taking simple, proactive steps can go a long way in safeguarding against things like identity theft, financial loss and account fraud. illcreek
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Review online accounts. Delete accounts you no longer use. This reduces the risk that a hacker could access old information you’ ve forgotten about. Lock down your login. Enable multi factor authentication on all accounts that offer it. Consider using a secure password manager to store and protect passwords. Update your system and software. Opt-in to automatic updates and check browser settings. Clear out old data, such as stored passwords and autofill information. Clean up your online presence. Do you use all apps on your devices? Review the settings on all social media accounts and your friends and contacts. Actively manage location services, making sure apps use them appropriately. Be careful what you share. Quizzes on social media are fun. However, questions on social media might actually give away too much information. Back it up. Protect personal data by making electronic copies or backups of important files. Copy important data to a secure cloud site, another computer or external hard drive. Safely dispose of electronically stored data. Securely dispose of electronic information you no longer need, just as you would shred sensitive paper information.
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