Digital Security 101
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Identity Theft Insurance Coverage, Limits, and Exclusions
Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.
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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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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 Check If Someone Is Illegally Using Your Name
Stolen and leaked information can be used at any moment. Keep tabs on your identity by regularly checking the places where scammers may try to use it.
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DeleteMe Alternatives: 7 Better Ways To Protect Your Privacy
DeleteMe was one of the first services to help you remove your personal info from data brokers — but some competitors do more to keep you safe online.
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Should Kids Play Video Games? 10 Strategies for Safer Gaming
Research shows that video games can have both positive and negative effects on children — depending on how, when, and what games they play.
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The Top 9 LifeLock Alternatives (Reviewed and Rated)
LifeLock is a well-known name in online security, but it’s not the only dependable choice for identity theft protection.
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Is Coinbase Safe? How To Protect Your Cryptocurrency
Coinbase is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges — but it’s not without its risks. Follow these tips to keep your account (and crypto) safe.
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What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)
If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.
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Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.
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Aura vs. IdentityForce: 2024 Showdown and Comparison
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences in their features you should know.
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Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?
MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.
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Does Credit Repair Work? Should You Use This Service?
Credit repair can remove inaccuracies from credit reports. People with no credit, good credit, or deserved bad credit might have little use for it.
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What Is Criminal Identity Theft? (How To Protect Yourself)
Criminals can use your identity during crimes and leave you with a criminal record. Learn about the risks of criminal identity theft and how to prevent it.