Digital Security 101

Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.

Facebook has built-in tools that can help you quickly determine if your account has been hacked (and regain access if it has been compromised).

Your digital footprint can expose you to scams, hacking, and identity theft — unless you take steps to find out what’s in your footprint and stay safe.

Guardio advertises a “new way” to protect against online threats — but is its browser-based security might not be enough for many modern online threats.

The sooner you recognize the signs of a hack, the better chance you have of shutting down hackers and scammers before they can do too much damage.

Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.

Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.

If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud