Digital Security 101
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How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
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.
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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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How To Spot a Fake Bank Text Message Scam
Fake bank text messages are a form of smishing where fraudsters use texts to impersonate financial institutions and phish for PII.
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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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Are Free Credit Reports Safe? How To Avoid Credit Score Scams
Scammers use fake credit score sites and repair agencies to steal your personal info. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest credit score scams.
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How To Stop Spam Emails (New Concise Guide)
If you simply opened a spam email, you may be in the clear. But if you clicked on a link, downloaded an attachment, or responded, be cautious.
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What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)
If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.
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Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.
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Aura vs. IdentityForce: Detailed Comparison & Review
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences in their features you should know.
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Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?
MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.