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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How To Protect Your Privacy Online
Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.
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The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Track Your Credit Scores)
Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.
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How To File A Police Report For Identity Theft (in 2024)
A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.
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How To Find Out If Your Information Is on the Dark Web (For Free)
Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.
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How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet
With a bit of work, you can remove your personal info from Google search results, websites, and data brokers — and you don’t have to do it all yourself.
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What To Do If Your Data Has Been Breached
If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud