Creating content online means being visible. But visibility can come with risk—especially when someone starts to cross the line from “follower” to obsessive, intrusive, or threatening. Cyberstalking is a form of online harassment that can include obsessive messaging, tracking your activity, doxxing (publishing your private info), impersonation, or threats. If you’re a content creator, it’s … Read more
As a content creator, your inbox is a busy place—DMs, collab offers, sponsorship deals, platform updates. But not everything that looks legit actually is. Phishing is one of the most common ways hackers try to trick you into giving away your passwords, financial info, or even control of your entire brand. Here’s how to spot … Read more
Your Instagram’s acting weird. Your followers say they got strange messages from you. You can’t log in to your email—or worse, your entire YouTube channel is gone. First: take a deep breath.Getting hacked as a content creator is scary—but it’s not the end of your brand. There are clear steps you can take to stop … Read more
You’ve worked hard to build your name.Your followers trust you. Your audience recognises your content style. Your usernames, logo, tone of voice—it’s all part of your personal brand. But here’s the truth:If you don’t take steps to protect it, someone else could hijack it.And once damage is done to your reputation or identity online, it’s … Read more
Your work is your world. Whether it’s high-res cosplay photos, editing project files, music tracks, stream layouts, scripts, or client work—you’ve likely spent hours (if not weeks) crafting it. Now imagine losing it all. No warning. No recovery. Just… gone. It’s a nightmare that hits creators more often than you think. From stolen laptops to … Read more
You’ve got strong, unique passwords—great! But what if someone still manages to get hold of one?That’s where 2-Step Verification (2SV) steps in to save the day. Also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), this simple layer of protection can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a full-blown disaster. 2SV adds … Read more
As a content creator, your accounts are more than just login details—they’re your livelihood, your reputation, and your creative legacy. Whether you’re a streamer, cosplayer, photographer, artist, or writer, protecting your online presence starts with one of the simplest (and most overlooked) defences: strong passwords. Let’s break down how to strengthen your digital armour—without needing … Read more