Digital Safety Resources

Privacy and Social Media
Digital Device Security
Digital Safety: Apple AirTags
Dating Apps
Online Location Safety
Snapchat Safety
A pastel‑themed infographic titled “Steps to Check Your Phone for Stalkerware,” created by the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. The layout is organized into five numbered sections, each presented in a colored box styled like a taped note. A short introduction explains that the steps help users prevent unauthorized access or monitoring of their phones. Step 1, “Check for Account Control,” explains how to review connected devices. It provides separate instructions for iPhone users—checking Settings > Your Name > Devices and removing unfamiliar devices—and Android users—checking Settings > Google Account > Devices and signing out of unknown devices. Step 2, “Look for Device Management/Admin,” advises users to remove any management profiles or admin apps they did not set up. iPhone users are directed to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, where typically nothing should appear. Android users are directed to Settings > Security > Device Admin Apps, including their work profile. Step 3, “Check Accessibility Permissions,” warns that unauthorized accessibility access can allow full control of the device. Users are told to remove unknown apps. iPhone users are directed to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcuts, while Android users check Settings > Accessibility > Installed Services, including features like touch, switch control, and voice control. Step 4, “Check Screen Recording/Sharing,” notes that active screen recording or sharing can allow monitoring. iPhone users check Control Center for Screen Recording and Screen Monitoring; Android users check Settings for Cast, Smart View, or Screen Share. Step 5, “Check Bluetooth Devices,” explains that connected devices can send commands to a phone. Both iPhone and Android users are instructed to review Settings > Bluetooth and remove unfamiliar items such as keyboards, controllers, or watches.