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FREE SECURITY RESOURCES

Simple tools and habits for safer technology.

Practical guidance for accounts, devices, email, networks and data — useful for businesses and individuals.

INDEPENDENT BREACH CHECK

Has your email appeared in a known data breach?

Use Have I Been Pwned to check. It is an independent third-party service; Capital Techworks does not collect your email for this check and does not operate or control HIBP.

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SECURITY BASICS

Small actions that reduce everyday risk.

Multi-factor authentication

Enable MFA on email, banking, cloud and other important accounts.

Passwords & password managers

Use a unique password for every account and store them in a reputable password manager.

Updates & patching

Keep operating systems, browsers, applications and network devices updated.

Phishing awareness

Check sender addresses, links and unexpected requests before opening files or entering credentials.

Router & Wi-Fi security

Change default admin passwords, use modern Wi-Fi encryption and keep router firmware current.

Phone & device security

Use screen locks, automatic updates, backups and device-finding features.

Public Wi-Fi

Avoid sensitive work on untrusted networks and use secure connections when travelling.

Verify unusual requests

Confirm unexpected payment, password-reset or access requests through another trusted channel.

IF YOU FIND A BREACH

What should you do next?

Prioritise the affected account and any other account where the same password was reused.

1Change the affected password immediately.2Change reused passwords on other services.3Enable MFA and review active sessions or devices.4Watch for suspicious emails, logins and financial activity.5For business systems, document the incident and seek technical help if needed.

These resources provide general security awareness information and are not a substitute for an assessment of your specific environment.