Created by AI. Checked by Human.
This list of websites has been carefully curated, and you can use it with confidence. But how effective are these tools? When and how can they help? Why were these specific resources chosen?
We asked ourselves the same questions! Our goal is to test all these tools and write detailed reviews to help you understand their value. We’re just at the beginning of this journey, and we’d love for you to join us!
If you’d like to participate in reviewing these resources and become a collaborator in the Safe Social Media project, we’d be thrilled to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us!
Data Breach Monitoring
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Have I Been Pwned (https://haveibeenpwned.com): Check if your email or passwords have been compromised.
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DeHashed (https://www.dehashed.com): Advanced search for data breaches.
Link Verification
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Google Safe Browsing (https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search): Check if a URL is safe.
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VirusTotal (https://www.virustotal.com): Analyze links and files for viruses and threats.
Identity Verification Tools
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ScamAdviser (https://www.scamadviser.com): Check the reputation of websites.
Antivirus and VPN
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Avast (https://www.avast.com): Free antivirus software.
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NordVPN (https://nordvpn.com): A reliable VPN for online data protection.
Education and Awareness Resources
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StaySafeOnline (https://staysafeonline.org): Cybersecurity tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance.
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Cyber Aware (UK) (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware): Recommendations from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Fraud Reporting
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Action Fraud (UK) (https://www.actionfraud.police.uk): Report and track fraud cases.
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FTC Scam Alerts (US) (https://www.ftc.gov/scams): Latest scam warnings from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Account Protection Tools
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Google Account Security Checkup (https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup): Verify your Google account security.
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Have I Been Sold (https://haveibeensold.app): Check if your data was used for targeted advertising.
Useful Blogs and Communities
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Krebs on Security (https://krebsonsecurity.com): A blog about cybersecurity threats.
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Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity): Discussions and advice in the cybersecurity community.