In 2018 our lives are in our pockets and in the cloud. Everything we do—from the way we communicate, to how we share photos, to how we work—often revolves around our devices. Because of the roles our smartphones and computers play in our lives, it can be easy to take things for granted and let our guards down when it comes to safety and security. Often, some of us may not realize how important it can be to keep hackers and malware out.

Luckily, iOS and macOS make it easy to stay secure; but, you need to know how to use the tools available to you—and how to recognize threats—in order to take advantage of this convenience.

If you value your safety and security, we have some information that can help you. This article aims to introduce you to the tools available on your Mac or on your iOS devices. Additionally, you’ll learn about some of the ways you can recognize threats to stay safe.