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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Extortion Scams: What To Know & How To Protect Yourself
Extortion is a crime recognized by both state and federal laws. If you or someone you know has been extorted, follow these steps to minimize damage.
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Hacked Debit Card? 9 Ways To Protect Your Money
Most often, thieves “hack” debit cards with skimmers on POS terminals. Keeping a close eye on card statements, using contactless payments can help.
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11 Top VPN Features, What To Look For Before You Buy
Most extensive VPN features can be overwhelming — like split tunneling or DNS leak protection. If you’re only looking to stream, game, keep it simple.
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Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy
ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.
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IdentityIQ Review: Is It Really Worth It?
IdentityIQ offers one of the most affordable basic plans for ID theft protection — but can leave you vulnerable even on its higher-priced plans.
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How To Properly Set Up Your Privacy Settings on iPhones
Your iPhone’s default privacy settings are relatively strong, but they can leave you vulnerable to data losses and hacking — unless you make these changes.