Digital Security 101
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How To Block Ads on Chrome (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)
Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.
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How To Remove Viruses From Mac Computers
Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.
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Radaris Opt Out Guide: How To Fully Remove Your Information
Radaris collects your personal information from public sources and sells it to anyone who will pay — unless you follow these steps to opt out of the site.
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How To Fully Remove Your Information From Whitepages
The Whitepages opt-out process can help protect your privacy — but is it enough? Learn how to best protect your data and identity.
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How To Get Your Personal Information Off of Google Search
If your personal information can be easily found in a Google search, it can put you at risk of harassment, hacking, and even identity theft.
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New Data: Many Parents Unaware of the Apps Kids Are Using
46% of parents feel highly confident about what apps their children use. Aura’s own data says otherwise. Read the new 2024 State of the Youth Report.
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Is BeReal Safe For Kids? What Parents Need To Know
Despite its approach of prioritizing authenticity over sharing, BeReal has some privacy risks that might make you think twice about letting your kids use it.
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What Is Saturn App? How To Know If It's Safe For Your Kids
While Saturn App is a popular calendar app for high school students, it has also come under attack by parents and school boards over privacy concerns.
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How To Contact the Police About Credit Card Fraud
Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.
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Is Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant Worth It? [New Review]
Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.
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Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know
While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.
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8 Best Credit Monitoring Services This Year (Free & Paid)
While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.
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PrivacyGuard Review: What You Need To Know Before Buying
PrivacyGuard has provided identity and credit protection services for over three decades — but it has fallen behind more modern (and affordable) providers.
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How To Stop Websites From Tracking Your Personal Information
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.