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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Radaris Opt Out Guide: How To Fully Remove Your Information
Radaris collects your personal information from public sources and sells it to anyone who will pay — unless you follow these steps to opt out of the site.

How To Fully Remove Your Information From Whitepages
The Whitepages opt-out process can help protect your privacy — but is it enough? Learn how to best protect your data and identity.

How To Get Your Personal Information Off of Google Search
If your personal information can be easily found in a Google search, it can put you at risk of harassment, hacking, and even identity theft.

New Data: Many Parents Unaware of the Apps Kids Are Using
46% of parents feel highly confident about what apps their children use. Aura’s own data says otherwise. Read the new 2024 State of the Youth Report.

Is BeReal Safe For Kids? What Parents Need To Know
Despite its approach of prioritizing authenticity over sharing, BeReal has some privacy risks that might make you think twice about letting your kids use it.

What Is Saturn App? How To Know If It's Safe For Your Kids
While Saturn App is a popular calendar app for high school students, it has also come under attack by parents and school boards over privacy concerns.