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 Can Someone Do With Your SIM Card? (How To Secure It)
A hacked SIM card doesn’t just provide access to your phone number — it can be used to hack almost any online account. Learn how to secure your SIM today.
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How To Spot (and Avoid) AI Voice Scams
Fraudsters need just three seconds of audio to “clone” a voice and use it to scam you. Avoid the latest AI voice scams by learning the warning signs.
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What Does Jailbreaking an iPhone Do? (Risks and Benefits)
Jailbreaking gives your iPhone more customization options — but at the cost of its security and your safety. Here are the risks you should know about.
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Understanding Spousal Identity Theft and How It Happens
Your spouse knows your credit card numbers, driver's license information, and even your SSN. Can spousal identity theft happen?
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10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now)
Scammers are everywhere — even in your text message inbox. Here are the 10 latest text message scams to be aware of (and how to avoid them).
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What Are Trackers? How To Stop Being Tracked Online
Trackers collect, store, and share information about you while you browse or shop online — which can become a major privacy concern if you’re not careful.
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The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Track Your Credit Scores)
Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.
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How To File A Police Report For Identity Theft (in 2024)
A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.
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How To Find Out If Your Information Is on the Dark Web (For Free)
Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.
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How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet
With a bit of work, you can remove your personal info from Google search results, websites, and data brokers — and you don’t have to do it all yourself.
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What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud
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The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.