Digital Security 101

While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.

While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.

Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.

Three-bureau credit monitoring is an essential tool if you’ve been the victim of identity theft or a data breach — but not all services are equal.

While both services share common features, there are fundamental differences between their levels of service, plan options, and pricing.

Guardio advertises a “new way” to protect against online threats — but is its browser-based security might not be enough for many modern online threats.

Your digital footprint can expose you to scams, hacking, and identity theft — unless you take steps to find out what’s in your footprint and stay safe.

Facebook has built-in tools that can help you quickly determine if your account has been hacked (and regain access if it has been compromised).