Digital Security 101

While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.

Banks spend millions on online security — but it’s not always enough to keep scammers out. Follow these steps to secure your online bank account.

Scammers, stalkers, and hackers can use public information on your social media profiles to target you — unless you change your privacy settings.

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.

Scammers use LinkedIn to post fake job listings, impersonate recruiters, and trick you into giving them sensitive information or sending money.

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.

IDShield claims to provide all-in-one protection against identity theft, fraud, and hacking — but has issues that could leave you vulnerable.