Alina Benny
Alina Benny is a writer and editor at Aura, covering the gamut of security topics for the company, including online safety, identity theft, and fraud. Before Aura, she oversaw part of Nextiva’s marketing efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content marketing. Twitter: @heyabenny
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Alina Benny
Why Is My Credit Frozen If I Didn’t Freeze It?
System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.
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? Should You Use This Service?
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?