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 To Know If a Website Is Safe (2024)
Hackers and cybercriminals use fake websites to trick you into entering passwords, payment details, and other sensitive information.
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Aura vs. IDShield: Detailed Review and Comparison
Trying to understand the differences between Aura and IDShield? In this guide, we’ll explain what you need to know to choose the right option for you.
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I Got Scammed on Zelle—Can I Get My Money Back?
Did you get scammed on Zelle? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Zelle scams in the future.
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What Can Scammers Do With Your Personal Info? (Name & Address)
Is your name and address enough for someone to steal your identity? Learn what scammers can do with your basic contact information (and how to stay safe).
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The 12 Latest Scams You Need To Avoid (2024)
This year is shaping up to be one of the worst ever for online scams, cybercrime, and fraud. Stay safe by knowing the latest scams making the rounds.
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The 17 Types of Identity Theft You Need To Know
Nearly 40% of all Americans believe that their identities have been stolen at some point — learn the most common ways that identity thieves come after you.
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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.
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How To Choose the Best Home Title Protection Service
Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.
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The 8 Best Spam Call Blocker Apps for Stopping Unwanted Calls
Phone scammers can bypass built-in and basic spam call blockers — but a new breed of AI-powered tools can finally protect you from non-stop spam calls.
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How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.
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How To Know If a Recruiter Is Legit: 7 Recruitment Scam Red Flags
Fake recruiters prowl LinkedIn, post on Indeed, and reach out to victims with non-existent job offers — but you can spot them if you know what to look for.
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Email Found on the Dark Web? Here’s How To Protect Yourself
If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?