Digital Security 101

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Family Safety

Child Identity Theft: How To Keep Kids Safe

The number of child identity theft victims has increased over 150% in recent years — but you can keep your kids safe by knowing the common warning signs.

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March 31, 2025
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Family Safety

Canopy vs Bark: How To Choose Which One Is Best For You

Canopy and Bark block adult content and send alerts of online threats against your children — but reviewers question if they live up to their promises.

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March 27, 2025
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Family Safety

Qustodio vs. Bark: How To Choose Which One Is Right For You

As two of the top parental controls options, Qustodio and Bark share many of the same features — but there are specific differences you should be aware of.

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February 9, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Up-To-Date Parental Safety Guide

While most in-game experiences on Roblox are tame, there have been cases where it inadvertently exposed kids to harmful content, including gambling.

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January 15, 2024
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Family Safety

How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad

Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

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?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

How To See What My Kid Is Doing Online: 5 Tools

When you know how to see what your kids are doing online, you can protect them from scams, bullies, and identity theft. Are your kids safe?

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January 10, 2024
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Family Safety

Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents

Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.

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January 9, 2024

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