Two-Factor Authentication & Passkeys: A Plain-English Guide
What 2FA really is, why app codes and passkeys beat text messages, and how to switch on the strongest option without the confusion.
By Sophie Bennett · 6 May 2026 · 8 min read
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Clear, practical advice on staying safe online — no jargon, no scare tactics. Written by online-safety educator Sophie Bennett, these guides go beyond passwords to cover the everyday habits that actually keep your accounts secure.
Your Account Was in a Data Breach: A Calm 7-Step Plan
A breach notification is unsettling, not a disaster. Follow these seven calm steps to lock things down and limit any fallout.
By Sophie Bennett · 11 May 2026 · 8 min read
How to Secure Your Email — The Key to Everything Else
Your inbox can reset every other password you own. Here is how to make it the most protected account you have.
By Sophie Bennett · 16 May 2026 · 9 min read
Public Wi-Fi Safety: Do You Really Need a VPN?
Modern encryption changed the rules. Here is what a VPN does, what it does not, and whether you actually need one on café Wi-Fi.
By Sophie Bennett · 21 May 2026 · 8 min read
How to Recognise Social Engineering (Before It Works on You)
Most attacks target people, not computers. Learn the pressure tactics — urgency, authority and fear — that give a scam away.
By Sophie Bennett · 26 May 2026 · 8 min read
Why Reusing Passwords Is So Dangerous (Credential Stuffing Explained)
One reused password can unlock a dozen accounts. Here is how credential stuffing works and the simple fix that stops it.
By Sophie Bennett · 29 May 2026 · 8 min read