Set up a family safe-word and warn the household

    Voice clones can be made from a few seconds of audio scraped from social media. A shared word that's never been spoken publicly is the simplest defence.

    Choosing a safe word

      • Don't pick something obvious (pet name, kid's nickname)
      • Pick something not in your social media or public posts
      • Make it easy to remember under stress

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    Confirm the inbox is actively compromised

    Pin down which account, who's been emailed, and which sessions are unfamiliar.
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    Make the next phishing email harmless

    Use a password manager, hardware key and email aliases so a single phish can't cascade.
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    Use specialised victim resources

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