Digital Security 101

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube
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.

How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)
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.

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.

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.

The Most Unbelievable Identity Theft Stories of All Time
Here are the nine most unbelievable and terrifying identity theft stories that will show you just how grave identity theft can be.

The Effects of Cyberbullying (And How To Protect Your Children)
The effects of cyberbullying can be hard to spot. But it’s crucial that parents know the warning signs to keep their kids safe online.

Scammer Phone Numbers: Beware of These Area Codes
How do you know if a scammer is calling? Start by ignoring these common scammer phone numbers. Then, learn how to block spam calls entirely.

Solved: Why Do Random Numbers Call Me and Hang Up?
Tired of random callers taking over your phone? Learn why random numbers are targeting you and how to block spam and scam calls for good.
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How To Spot (and Avoid) AI Voice Scams
Fraudsters need just three seconds of audio to “clone” a voice and use it to scam you. Avoid the latest AI voice scams by learning the warning signs.

What Does Jailbreaking an iPhone Do? (Risks and Benefits)
Jailbreaking gives your iPhone more customization options — but at the cost of its security and your safety. Here are the risks you should know about.

Understanding Spousal Identity Theft and How It Happens
Your spouse knows your credit card numbers, driver's license information, and even your SSN. Can spousal identity theft happen?

10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now)
Scammers are everywhere — even in your text message inbox. Here are the 10 latest text message scams to be aware of (and how to avoid them).

What Are Trackers? How To Stop Being Tracked Online
Trackers collect, store, and share information about you while you browse or shop online — which can become a major privacy concern if you’re not careful.

Discover Identity Theft Protection Review: Is It Worth It?
Learn how Discover Identity Theft Protection compares to other identity theft protection services including LifeLock and Aura.