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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Is Snapchat Safe For Kids? What Parents Need to Know
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps for teens — but some features can make your child vulnerable to predators and other online threats.
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How Do Password Managers Work? [Step-by-Step Guide]
Password managers provide an easy way to securely create, store, and use complex passwords for all of your accounts — as long as you set them up correctly.
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BeenVerified Opt-Out Guide: How To Remove Your Info For Good
BeenVerified collects and sells personal data that can put you at risk of spam — and scams. Follow this guide to remove your information for good.
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What Is a Password Spraying Attack? (Risks and Warning Signs)
Hackers use password spraying attacks to take advantage of weak or common passwords and access your online accounts — unless you follow these safety tips.
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Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know
Kroll provides identity monitoring to customers of companies impacted by data breaches — but its lack of features could make you think twice before signing up.
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Identity Fraud vs. Identity Theft: What You Need To Know
While identity theft and identity fraud are similar, there are nuances between the two crimes that you should know about in order to stay 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.