A personal cybersecurity checklist for everyday people — based on EFF, NIST, and FDIC best practices. Free to start. No account needed.
Recent statements from senior government officials — including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who warned Americans to be concerned about AI hacking their bank accounts — have brought consumer cybersecurity into mainstream conversation. hygiene.guide meets that moment with a calm, actionable response rather than alarm.
Most people know they should do something about their digital security but don't know where to start. hygiene.guide brings it all together in one helpful place.
According to the FBI Internet Crime Report, adults 60 and older lost $3 billion to cybercrimes in a single year — and research shows this demographic is less likely to use security software, change passwords regularly, or take other basic protective measures than younger adults. A University of Chicago NORC study found that 40% of older adults report someone attempting to deceive them into sending money or providing personal information.
hygiene.guide addresses this gap directly, offering a plain-language checklist that requires no technical background to complete.
Not a service. A checklist.
The site organizes proven security best practices into three levels based on a user's risk profile. Level 1 is free and covers the essential steps every person should take. Levels 2 and 3, available for a one-time $3 unlock each, address users with greater exposure or risk. All content is sourced from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the FDIC.
Brooklyn-based communications strategist with 30 years of experience translating complex ideas into plain language for non-expert audiences. Former COO of Narativ Inc., whose clients included Open Society Foundations, Prudential, and Warby Parker. Senior communications and marketing roles at LoveYourBrain Foundation, a nonprofit supporting holistic healing for brain injury survivors, and Mangala Shri Bhuti. Publishing credits with McGraw-Hill Business and Shambhala Publications. BA, American Studies, Wesleyan University.