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.

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.

The 9 Worst Wire Transfer Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Wire transfer scams can rob your house deposit or life savings in minutes. Learn how wire fraud works, the red flags, and how to stay safe.

10 Amazon Gift Card Scams You Need To Avoid
Scammers love gift cards because they’re almost impossible to trace. Learn the latest Amazon gift card scams to help keep yourself and your money safe.

How Do Pharming Attacks Happen? (How To Protect Yourself)
Hackers use pharming attacks to steal your personal information and passwords. Here’s how to identify (and avoid) these dangerous fake websites.

Online Gaming Risks: Are Your Children Susceptible?
Your children face online gaming risks every time they play. Get on your kids’ level to protect them from cyberbullies, hackers, scammers, and predators.

Online Gaming Safety for Kids: What Parents Need To Know
Kids are spending more time gaming than ever before. Learn the basics of online gaming safety and how to protect your family from online threats.

Deep Web vs. Dark Web: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe
Learn the differences between the Deep and Dark Web, how to safely use them, and what you can do to stay safe online.
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Is ID Watchdog Worth It? What To Know Before You Buy
ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.

IdentityIQ Review: Is It Really Worth It?
IdentityIQ offers one of the most affordable basic plans for ID theft protection — but can leave you vulnerable even on its higher-priced plans.

How To Properly Set Up Your Privacy Settings on iPhones
Your iPhone’s default privacy settings are relatively strong, but they can leave you vulnerable to data losses and hacking — unless you make these changes.

How To Block Inappropriate Content: A Guide For Parents
Teens and kids are curious about adult content — these tools and steps will help ensure that they can’t easily access it without your permission.

The 10 Latest VPN Scams: Read This Before Buying
VPN scams can put your privacy, identity, and online accounts at risk. Learn how to avoid the latest VPN scams and find a VPN provider that’s safe to use.

14 Ways Scammers Can Steal Your Credit Card Numbers
How do people steal credit card numbers? And is your card at risk? Learn the top ways scammers get access to your credit card and how you can protect it.