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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How Can Someone Track My Location? (How To Stop Them)
Scammers and stalkers can track your location by using spyware or legal apps on your phone — unless you follow these steps to keep your location private.
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How To Spot LinkedIn Job Scams (11 Warning Signs)
Scammers use LinkedIn to post fake job listings, impersonate recruiters, and trick you into giving them sensitive information or sending money.
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How To Know If Your Phone Has a Virus
Unfamiliar apps and strange phone behavior are a few of the warning signs that your device has been infected and you need to take action immediately.
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Is IDShield Worth It? What To Know Before Buying
IDShield claims to provide all-in-one protection against identity theft, fraud, and hacking — but has issues that could leave you vulnerable.
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AARP Identity Theft Protection Review: Is It Worth It?
AARP offers a discounted version of LifeLock to its customers — but with limitations that could leave you vulnerable to hacking, identity theft, and fraud.
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10 Online Survey Scams and What They Hope You’ll Fall For
Scammers send fake surveys via spam texts, calls, or emails touting products and rewards — all to harvest sensitive information.
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How To Tell If Your Computer Has Been Hacked
If you notice unknown devices signing in, new apps launching on startup, or unexpected password reset prompts, your device might be compromised.
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Should You Answer 888 Numbers? What You Need To Know
888 numbers are used by businesses to allow customers to contact them toll free. But scammers have also begun using them to mask their true identities.
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Did You Get Scammed On Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook's Purchase Protection policy and Seller Protection policy are handy if you suspect a scam. Also follow these steps below.
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The 8 Best Data Broker Removal Services To Choose From
Data broker removal services promise to clean up your online profile and increase your privacy — but not all of them deliver on that promise.
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Is myFICO Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
myFICO is one of the only credit monitoring services that provides FICO® scores — but its limited features could leave you vulnerable to fraud and scams.
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How To Opt Out of Prescreened Credit Card Offers
The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.