We accumulate digital debris. Every app you downloaded 5 years ago and forgot about is a potential security hole.

The Cleanup Checklist

1. Delete Unused Accounts

That forum you joined in 2015? That shopping site you used once? If they get breached (and they might), your data is out there. Use a service like Just Delete Me to find deletion links.

2. Audit App Permissions

On your phone, check which apps have access to your:

Location
Contacts
Microphone A flashlight app does not need your location. Revoke access.

3. Update Everything

Software updates aren't just features; they patch security holes.

Update your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux).
Update your Browser.
Update your Phone.

4. Review Connected Apps

Go to your Google/Facebook/Twitter settings and look for "Connected Apps." Remove anything you don't recognize or use anymore.

Keep your digital footprint small. It makes you a smaller target.