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.

How Do I Stop Someone From Using My Address?
Someone who requests permission may legally use your address. However, if someone intentionally misrepresents your address, here’s how to stop them.

Home Title Theft: Everything You Need To Know (2023)
Americans lost ~$400 million to real estate-related fraud last year. If you look after several properties, you could be a target for home title theft.

11 Real Estate Scams: How To Stay Safe When Buying a Home
Scammers are targeting home buyers' down payments, personal information, and more. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the worst real estate scams of 2023.

Home Title Theft: Do You Need Home Title Theft Protection?
Is home title theft a real problem? Learn the truth about home title theft protection and whether or not it’s something you need.

13 Types of Phishing Attacks You Need To Know in 2024
Most people don’t know about the different types of phishing, which puts them at risk every day. Here’s how to stay safe.

What Is a Credit Card Skimmer? How To Spot & Avoid Skimming
Card skimming in the United States surged by 700% in the first half of 2022. Here’s how to identify credit card skimmers right away.
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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.

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

The 7 Best Dark Web Monitoring Services in 2024
Dark Web monitoring services scan illicit and anonymous online marketplaces for your leaked data — but not all of them are worth paying for.

How To Choose the Best Home Title Protection Service
Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.

The 8 Best Spam Call Blocker Apps for Stopping Unwanted Calls
Phone scammers can bypass built-in and basic spam call blockers — but a new breed of AI-powered tools can finally protect you from non-stop spam calls.

How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.