Digital Security 101
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How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.
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How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.
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The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.
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How To Choose the Best Home Title Protection Service
Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.
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The 8 Best Spam Call Blocker Apps for Stopping Unwanted Calls
Phone scammers can bypass built-in and basic spam call blockers — but a new breed of AI-powered tools can finally protect you from non-stop spam calls.
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How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.
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How To Know If a Recruiter Is Legit: 7 Recruitment Scam Red Flags
Fake recruiters prowl LinkedIn, post on Indeed, and reach out to victims with non-existent job offers — but you can spot them if you know what to look for.
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Email Found on the Dark Web? Here’s How To Protect Yourself
If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?
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Scammer Phone Numbers: Beware of These Area Codes
How do you know if a scammer is calling? Start by ignoring these common scammer phone numbers. Then, learn how to block spam calls entirely.
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Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?
Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.
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What Are "Potential Spam" Calls? (and How To Block Them)
Is your phone being bombarded by “potential spam?” Learn where these calls come from and how to block them once and for all.
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How To Block Spam Calls (Android, iOS, and Landlines)
Knowing how to block spam calls is essential. Scammers can clone your voice or steal your info in seconds — you must be proactive.
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What Happens If You Call Back a Spam Number?
Do you know what happens if you call back a spam number? Here's everything you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scam calls.
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What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?
Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.