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Do you know if you’ve been pwned? If you don’t even know what that means, don’t worry, you’re not alone. 

The world of internet security can be a scary place, and it’s not always easy to know where to start with protecting ourselves online. But as freelancers, it’s a subject we can’t afford to just ignore and hope it won’t affect us.

In this episode, Ross Wintle, a software developer and former freelancer, shares his tips to keep our online assets safe and sound. Listen in to hear:

• The four critical services we should make sure we are protecting
• Why a password manager is an essential investment for your business
• How to check if you have been "pwned" (and what it means!)
• Some easy steps you can take to keep your information – and business – secure.

Resources:

Article by Ross on cybersecurity: https://rosswintle.uk/2020/01/stepping-up-the-security-ladder/
Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
LastPass: https://lastpass.com/
One Password: https://1password.com/ 

Say hi to Ross:

Website: https://rosswintle.uk/
Twitter: @magicroundabout

Say hi to Louise:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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