Digital Security 101

What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
Your personal information — including your email, phone number, and even SSN — can be compromised in a data breach or hack, putting you at risk of fraud.

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?
Your phone number is often leaked or sold, which makes it easy for scammers to spam you. Block unknown calls and protect your info to cut down on spam.

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.

Solved: How To Check for Viruses on An iPhone
Is your iPhone acting strangely, overheating, or not working? Learn how to identify malware and other issues impacting your phone — and what to do next.

How To Avoid The Latest Gift Card Scams (2024)
Gift cards are among the most popular targets for scammers. Learn how to spot (and avoid) the latest gift card scams.

How To Block Websites on Android in 2024 (7 Ways)
Learn seven of the best ways to block websites on Android in 2024 — whether you want to protect your family or block distractions.

How to Avoid The Latest Charity Scams (2023)
The last thing you want when donating money is to send it to a scam charity. Learn how to sport charity fraud and avoid charity scams.

14 Dangers of Identity Theft That Can Leave You Reeling
From financial devastation to emotional pain, the dangers of identity theft are serious. Don't let identity theft cripple your life.
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How Is Mortgage Fraud Detected? 20 Types of Fraud To Know
Those who commit mortgage fraud may be subject to prosecution, either for “fraud for housing” or “fraud for profit.” Here’s how to spot them.

How To Avoid Reverse Mortgage Scams
Scammers target reverse mortgages to try and steal the equity in your home — or worse. Here’s how to know if you’re dealing with a reverse mortgage scam.

How To Protect Your Home Title From Deed Theft
Deed fraud is a devastating scam where criminals forge your identity and steal the title to your home. Protect yourself by knowing the red flags.

The 12 Latest Types of Social Engineering Attacks (2024)
Hackers use social engineering attacks to manipulate you into giving them what they want — passwords, data, and money. Here’s how to protect yourself.

How Do Parental Controls Work? Setting Up Devices at Home
Content filtering, screen time limits, and internet usage all fall under the parental controls umbrella. Here’s how to set these up across devices.

TikTok Parental Controls: An Updated Guide for Parents
TikTok parental controls or Digital Wellbeing tools can manage screen time and content for kids. Turn on these features using this step-by-step guide.