From the privacy-minded team behind EXTRA SAFE

Every week, new data breaches hit the internet — exposing emails, passwords, and personal details many people don’t even remember sharing. Most of these leaks aren’t the result of complex hacks. They come from everyday habits: reused passwords, browser-saved logins, and links we trusted too quickly.

Once exposed, that information often ends up listed on Have I Been Pwned, a public database of compromised credentials. Recently, we broke down 2025’s Top 5 Data Breaches with a quick guide on how to check if you were affected, and what to do if you were. And now, we’re focusing on prevention from breaches with six small habits that make a big difference.

Whether you manage a team or just use your favorite apps daily, here are the steps that can help you stay EXTRA SAFE from data breaches:

• 1. Use unique passwords for every account: One breach shouldn’t unlock everything. A password manager helps you create and store strong, one-time passwords — without needing to memorize them.

• 2. Don’t store passwords in your browser: Many of 2025’s leaked credentials came from saved browser logins. Turn off this feature and rely on a dedicated password manager instead.

• 3. Avoid cracked or pirated software: Keygens and unofficial installers often carry spyware. Stick to trusted sources when downloading tools — especially for work or communication.

• 4. Think before you click: Phishing emails and fake links remain top breach triggers. Always check the URL, and use tools like ScamAdviser if anything feels off.

• 5. Check if you’ve been compromised: Visit Have I Been Pwned to see if your email has appeared in a breach — and take action if it has.

• 6. Use secure alternatives for sensitive conversations: For confidential calls or messages, switch to tools like extrasafe.chat: a peer-to-peer video platform that needs no registration, stores no data, and destroys all session info the moment your call ends.

After you’ve secured your accounts, it’s just as important to rethink the communication tools you use. Choose platforms like extrasafe.chat that don’t store or track your data, so your conversations stay truly private. Try it now at extrasafe.chat or download the native mobile app for iOS and Android

This article is brought to you by the extrasafe.chat team as part of our effort to make privacy threats and everyday data compromise more visible and digital habits more conscious. We believe that showing how breaches unfold through malware, reused passwords or silent tracking can help more people recognize patterns, question habits and take simple steps toward safer communication. In a world where most platforms still store data, track activity or retain access logs, awareness is a powerful first step toward staying EXTRA SAFE.