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Digital safetyDMfirst-owned · Edition 046

Redact a screenshot before sharing

Screenshots can expose account IDs, balances, notifications and recovery information outside the main subject. Cropping only the obvious field may miss other details.

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Inside this edition

One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Screenshots can expose account IDs, balances, notifications and recovery information outside the main subject. Cropping only the obvious field may miss other details.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Review the entire image, cover sensitive areas with opaque blocks and export a flattened copy. Reopen the exported file before sending it.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Blur effects can be inadequate for short identifiers; avoid sharing the information at all when it is unnecessary.

Important limit

Make the reading useful.

Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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