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 Prevent Check Washing: 8 Steps
Personal and pre-printed checks carry the highest risk of being washed. Here are eight ways to prevent check washing.
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20 Phishing Email Examples: What Not To Fall For In 2024
Spotting a scam email isn't easy if you don't know the signs. Here are 20 phishing email examples that might look real at first.
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Is AnyDesk Safe To Download? Avoid These 7 AnyDesk Scams
Did someone ask you to download AnyDesk? Slow down, as it could be a scam. Learn how AnyDesk scams work and how to keep yourself safe.
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How To Avoid Black Friday & Cyber Monday Scams (2023)
Black Friday & Cyber Monday scams are on the rise. Learn 9 common ways con artists are defrauding holiday shoppers this year.
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What Are “Spam Risk” Phone Calls? Why Do They Keep Calling?
AT&T identifies an unwanted or potentially harmful call as a “Spam Risk”. Answering these calls could do more than just increase scam call frequency.
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The 15 Types of Hackers (And How To Protect Yourself)
Cybercrime is the fastest growing crime in America. Learn about the different types of hackers, who they’re after, and how to protect yourself.
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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.
![Illustration of a piece of ID with a keyhole icon for a face, on top of a wallet to symbolize the cost of identity theft](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6082ee0e95eb6459d78fac06/66bb7a372e2e396eb8c25e5b_66bb7a011823c6b25ba27e84_How-does-identity-theft-insurance-work-lead-image.webp)
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.