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 Does Two Factor Authentication (2FA) Work?
What is two-factor authentication’s role in keeping you safe from identity theft and financial fraud? It’s critical - and now’s the time to get on board.
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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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How To Remove Viruses From Your Computer (Mac and PC)
It’s important that you act quickly as soon as you see signs that your computer has been infected with a virus to limit damage and protect your identity.
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The 6 Best Credit Karma Alternatives (Reviewed and Ranked)
Credit Karma offers "free" credit monitoring and personal financial tools to millions of Americans — but it's not the only (or best) option available.
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How Does Identity Theft Happen? (and How To Avoid It)
Fraudsters have more ways than ever to steal your identity. But by learning their scams, you can help keep your identity, finances, and family safe.
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How To Block Apps on iPhones: What Parents Need To Know
Knowing how to block apps on iPhones is crucial to shielding kids from online threats such as smartphone addictions, scams, and cyberbullying.
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How To Quickly Identify Phishing Emails (13 Red Flags)
Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.
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Here’s How You Can Prevent Credit Card Cloning
Cloned cards are fraudulent copies of real credit or debit cards. Hacked POS terminals and skimmers can both easily give away card information.