Personal Security Resources
(Updated July 2025)
Here are some of the information, services, and products we recommend. None of these are affiliate links and are only placed here for convenience.
- How To Create Good Passwords – Great advice from renowned security guru Bruce Schneier on creating strong memorable passwords
- Credit Freezing – Prevent identity theft and fraud
- HaveIBeenPwnd – Check to see if your email or password has been compromised
- NPDBreach.com – Check to see if your SSN has been exposed in the NPD breach (The largest exposure of personal data to date)
- Firefox Browser – The browser that actually respects the user and their privacy
- Ublock Origen – The best ad blocking in the browser
- Adguard Personal / Family – Ad blocking for your entire device with other privacy and security enhancements for Android, iOS, MacOS, and Windows (better deal for lifetime license here)
- Bitwarden – The best open source password manager
- Authentication Apps – Make MFA more convenient
- Data Deletion Services – Reduce your information leakage online
- Mozilla Monitor Plus (Helps support the Mozilla foundation)
- DeleteMe
- Email Protection
- Proton Mail – Privacy first email with masking service available that integrates with Bitwarden
- Firefox Relay – Email masking that also integrates directly with Bitwarden
- Have you been scammed? Report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center