Scams are getting harder to spot — some now use AI to sound more convincing, whether that's a voice that sounds like someone you know or a message written to look official. You don't need to become a security expert to protect yourself. A few habits go a long way.
Be more cautious, not less, when a message creates urgency ("act now," "your account will be closed today"), asks you to pay in an unusual way (gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency), or contacts you out of the blue about a prize, refund, or emergency involving someone you know. Legitimate organizations rarely pressure you to act within minutes.
Pause before responding. Contact the person or organization directly using a phone number or website you already trust — not the one provided in the suspicious message. If a call sounds like a family member asking for urgent money, hang up and call them back on their known number to confirm.
Recognizing a scam in the moment is one layer of protection. A separate layer is making sure that if a password of yours ever leaks in a company data breach, a scammer can't reuse it to get into your other accounts. A password manager, which generates and stores a unique password for every account, is one practical way to reduce that risk. Below are options we're evaluating editorially.
Easy to set up for non-technical users, with paid plans and guided setup.
Good for: people who want a polished, guided setup and are willing to pay for it. Not for: people looking for a free option.
Editorial candidate based on privacy practices and ease of use. We haven't confirmed the affiliate economics for this tool yet, so no affiliate link or commission claim appears here.
Good for: people already using other Proton products.
Editorial candidate known for a free tier and open-source approach. No affiliate mechanism is confirmed for this tool — this mention is editorial, not monetized.
Good for: people who want a solid free option.
Whichever you choose — or if you stick with what you already use — the habit matters more than the brand: unique passwords, and caution before acting on urgent requests.