Alina Benny
Alina Benny is an Aura authority on internet security, identity theft, and fraud. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content research. Twitter: @heyabenny
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Alina Benny
Is Debt Relief Real? Or Is It a Scam?
When debt relief works, it can reduce the amount of debt you need to pay down, but that's not to say there aren't scams around.
Does Credit Repair Work? What To Know Before You Sign Up
Credit repair can remove inaccuracies from credit reports. People with no credit, good credit, or deserved bad credit might have little use for it.
Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?
MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.
What Is a VPN on iPhones? Why You Need It, How To Enable It
Private Relay won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but an iPhone VPN can fortify your entire online experience. But that’s not all it can do.
My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!
Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?
LinkedIn Scams: 10 Ways You Could Be at Risk on the Platform
LinkedIn has over 900 million users — but honest professionals aren’t the only ones on the platform. Here are 10 common LinkedIn scams to know.