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.

Answered: How To Stop Unwanted Texts on Your iPhone
Scammers send millions of spam and scam texts every single day. Learn seven of the best ways to stop unwanted texts on your iPhone.

How To Protect Yourself From Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)
Account takeover fraud is when scammers gain access to your online accounts — social media, online banking, etc. Learn how to keep your accounts secure.

Identity Theft of a Deceased Person [Recovery, Legal Action]
Obituaries and death notices are lucrative prowling grounds for scammers. Prevent the identity theft of a deceased person by taking these steps.

Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure
Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).

What Is Medical Identity Theft? (Are You A Victim?)
Medical identity theft could cost you your life — unless you know the warning signs to look for and how to recover. Here’s what you need to know today.

How To Prevent Cyberbullying: 2023 Parental Guide
Cyberbullying can have devastating effects on children and teens. Learn how to identify and prevent cyberbullying and keep your family safe online.
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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.