Digital Security 101
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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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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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: Detailed Comparison & Review
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.
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The Unexpected Dangers of Online Dating [11 Scams To Know]
Millions of people have found love through online dating — but millions more have been the victims of scammers. Here’s how to stay safe while dating online.
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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.
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The Unexpected Dangers of Online Dating [11 Scams To Know]
Millions of people have found love through online dating — but millions more have been the victims of scammers. Here’s how to stay safe while dating online.
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7 Consequences Of Your Digital Footprint You Need To Know
The information in your digital footprint can have serious consequences to your online and real-world reputation — unless you take steps to reduce it.
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What Is a VPN on iPhones? Why You Need It, How To Enable It
Private Relay won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but an iPhone VPN can fortify your entire online experience. But that’s not all it can do.
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LifeLock Cost for Seniors: Current Pricing & Reviews
LifeLock no longer offers a “LifeLock Seniors” product — which raises the questions: Is LifeLock right for older Americans? And how much does it cost?
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How To Delete Your Digital Footprint (Protect Your Privacy)
Unless you take steps to protect your privacy, websites will track and sell your data to anyone — from marketers to hackers and scammers.