Digital Security 101

While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

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.

Android devices are typically more vulnerable to viruses and malware — luckily, you can scan for and delete malicious apps in a few quick steps.

Your credit reports can bring to light early warning signs of fraud or errors that could impact your credit score — but only if you know where to look.

Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.

Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.

While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.

While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.