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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When Should Kids Get Their First Phones? 2024 Guide
Deciding when to give your child their first phone will depend on their maturity level, situation, and trust level. Here’s how to know if they’re ready.
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LinkedIn Scams: 10 Ways You Could Be at Risk on the Platform
LinkedIn has over 900 million users — but honest professionals aren’t the only ones on the platform. Here are 10 common LinkedIn scams to know.
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The Worst Social Media Scams of 2024 & How To Avoid Them
Social media scams are running rampant. Learn what to look out for and how to avoid the worst social media scams out there right now.
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How To Spot Fake Apps: App Size, Permissions, Source
Most fake apps advertise free and unlimited access, ostensibly, to the premium app — but then give you information-stealing malware.
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How To Spot a Fake QR Code Scam [9 New Examples]
Scanning a malicious or fake QR code can lead to financial losses, your device getting hacked, or even identity theft.
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The 7 Latest Scams Targeting Veterans & U.S. Military
Scams targeting veterans are rising. Military veterans and their families can read this guide to learn the warning signs and protect themselves.
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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 Block Ads on Chrome (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)
Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.
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How To Remove Viruses From Mac Computers
Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.
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The 10 Latest WhatsApp Scams (How To Identify a Scammer)
If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them.
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How To Delete Your Facebook Account (and All Its Data)
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.