1. What do I want to protect?
I want to protect:
- My passwords
- My online accounts (email, banking, social media, etc.)
- My two-factor authentication (2FA) codes
- My personal identity information (email, name, address, etc.)
- My devices (phone, computer)
2. Who do I want to protect it from?
I want to protect my information and accounts from:
- Hackers and cybercriminals
- Data brokers and advertisers
- People who gain physical access to my devices
- Malicious software such as keyloggers or spyware
3. How likely is it that I will need to protect it?
It’s moderately likely. Even if I’m not directly targeted, common threats like phishing, data breaches, credential reuse, and malware are widespread and can still affect me.
4. How bad are the consequences if I fail?
The consequences could be severe:
- Losing access to important accounts
- Leaking my personal or identity data online
- Financial loss
- Losing access to 2FA without backup
- Being impersonated or having my accounts used for scams
5. How much trouble am I willing to go through to try to prevent potential consequences?
A lot. I’m willing to take extra steps, use secure practices, and manage things manually if it means protecting my data, identity, and access to important accounts.
Thats my threat model. Based on it which browser should I use and is brave a bad choice because I saw some people talking bad about it?