COMPASS / LEARNING NOTES

Four ways to review account and device habits.

Start with the accounts and devices you already use, one area at a time.

01 / Account access

Learn how to review password reuse, multifactor authentication and recovery contacts. Do not share passwords or authentication codes with COMPASS.

02 / Message checks

Look out for pressure, requests for secrets and unexpected links. Appearance alone does not establish legitimacy. Practice checking through an independently located official channel.

03 / Loss or damage

Work out what is on the device, where backups exist and how you would regain access. Backup and recovery methods depend on the service.

04 / Stay in control

Aim to understand settings and make changes yourself. Account recovery and incident response may require the service’s official support or an appropriate specialist.

Eight checks you can do today

Start with the ones that only involve opening a settings screen.

Your email and money-related accounts each have a different password.
Multifactor authentication is on for both.
The recovery email address and phone number are ones you can still use.
You remember where your backup codes are kept.
Your device has a screen lock.
System and app updates are not piling up.
You know when the last backup was made.
You know how to locate or lock the device if it is lost.

This is basic educational guidance. Safety and recovery are not guaranteed. It is not emergency response, a specialist audit or fund recovery.

What would this look like in my situation?

Talk about your own situation ↗You can start with the basics, before making any decisions.