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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Is Roblox Safe for Kids? The Parental Safety Guide (2024)
While most in-game experiences on Roblox are tame, there have been cases where it inadvertently exposed kids to harmful content, including gambling.
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The 11 Latest Telegram App Scams To Watch Out For
Scammers have flocked to Telegram in recent years. Here’s how to keep your personal information, crypto, and online accounts safe from Telegram app scams.
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The Top 5 Identity Theft Protection Apps (Reviewed and Rated)
Identity theft protection apps let you respond to identity theft alerts while on the go. This guide provides an in-depth comparison of five options.
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How To Avoid The 7 Latest Ally Bank Scams (2024)
Ally Bank has been hit with several security issues in recent years. If you’re a customer, you need to know how to spot the latest scams and risks.
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What Can Someone Do With Your IP Address? 10 Risks To Know
Your IP address can give hackers access to sensitive device and location info that they can use to tailor personalized phishing attacks and scam you.
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How To Put Parental Controls On Your Child's iPad
Apple’s built-in parental controls for iPads can control the content your children can access — but falls short when protecting them from online threats.
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How To Get Your Personal Information Off of Google Search
If your personal information can be easily found in a Google search, it can put you at risk of harassment, hacking, and even identity theft.
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New Data: Many Parents Unaware of the Apps Kids Are Using
46% of parents feel highly confident about what apps their children use. Aura’s own data says otherwise. Read the new 2024 State of the Youth Report.
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Is BeReal Safe For Kids? What Parents Need To Know
Despite its approach of prioritizing authenticity over sharing, BeReal has some privacy risks that might make you think twice about letting your kids use it.
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What Is Saturn App? How To Know If It's Safe For Your Kids
While Saturn App is a popular calendar app for high school students, it has also come under attack by parents and school boards over privacy concerns.
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How To Check If Someone Is Illegally Using Your Name
Stolen and leaked information can be used at any moment. Keep tabs on your identity by regularly checking the places where scammers may try to use it.
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DeleteMe Alternatives: 7 Better Ways To Protect Your Privacy
DeleteMe was one of the first services to help you remove your personal info from data brokers — but some competitors do more to keep you safe online.