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

YouTube Parental Controls: 4 Ways To (Easily) Get Started

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up YouTube parental controls, so your kids can enjoy a safe online experience.

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October 10, 2023
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Family Safety

How To Block Websites on Your iPhone or iPad

Parental controls on Apple devices show you how to block websites on iPhones and iPads. But here are other (universal) tools to set up age-gated content.

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October 9, 2023
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Family Safety

10 Warning Signs of Cyberbullying (& What To Do)

The signs of cyberbullying can be hard to spot. But to keep your children safe, you need to get to know them. Here’s what to look for →

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October 6, 2023
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Family Safety

Help! A Family Member Opened a Credit Card In My Name

It’s a crime for a family member to open a credit card in your name (and without your knowledge). Here’s how to handle this precarious situation.

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September 8, 2023
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Family Safety

Is Fortnite Safe for Kids? What Parents Need To Know

Is Fortnite Safe for Kids? It’s up to parents to do more to protect kids from online gaming risks — and Fortnite poses plenty.

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August 21, 2023
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Family Safety

Is Minecraft Safe For Kids? What Parents Need To Know

Is Minecraft safe for kids? There are underlying risks to this popular video game. Parents need to know more to protect their children.

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August 10, 2023

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