A Witch's Guide to Being Safe on the Internet

A while ago, someone on a discord server asked for advice by members with experience in cybersecurity, as they were trying to put together a presentation on basic internet safety for witches and pagans. It was a few months after Donald Trump was elected into office again, things were getting heated and many members of minority groups in the USA were understandably taking a hard look at their situation and starting to put their ducks in a row. That person went on to compile an incredibly extensive collection of resources that you should definitely check out when you have the time; here I want to condense the basic tips into an easier format. Whether you are actually trying to keep your occult interests hidden, or simply care about where your private data end up, we can all benefit from a bit of good internet hygiene. Before we even start, yes, "hackers" are interested in you too. Think you have nothing to hide? How about the details of the credit cards you use to buy stuff on the…