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.

Wells Fargo Scam Texts: How To Spot Them and Protect Your Money
Wells Fargo scam texts can trick you out of thousands of dollars. Learn how to identify text scams, reduce spam, and protect your money.

How To Avoid The 8 Latest eBay Gift Card Scams
Fraudsters are targeting eBay gift cards at record numbers. Learn how to spot common eBay gift card scams and what to do if you’ve been scammed.

Social Media Privacy: What Are The Risks? (How To Stay Safe)
Are you unknowingly giving scammers or predators your personal information? Learn how to identify social media privacy risks and secure your accounts.

6 Rental Scams: How To Tell If a Listing is Genuine
Rental scams target renters with fake listings, fraudulent leases, and more. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed while finding your next apartment or home.

How Do Data Breaches Happen? What Can You Do About Them?
There were 4,145 publicly disclosed breaches in 2021 alone, representing over 22 billion compromised data records. How do data breaches happen?

What Is Dark Web Monitoring? How Does It Work?
Billions of pieces of personal data, passwords, and credentials have been leaked to the Dark Web this year alone. Check to see if you’re at risk.
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Is Your Phone Hacked? Follow These Steps Right Now
Using antivirus software, removing suspicious apps, and checking your app permissions, cache, and accounts can help you quickly shut down hackers.

How To Identify Fake Websites: 11 Warning Signs
Scammers build fake websites to steal your personal information, passwords, and money. Here’s how to identify fake websites before it's too late.

How To Check For Malware on Your Android Device Right Now
Android devices are typically more vulnerable to viruses and malware — luckily, you can scan for and delete malicious apps in a few quick steps.

Why It’s Important To Check Your Credit Reports (and How To Do It)
Your credit reports can bring to light early warning signs of fraud or errors that could impact your credit score — but only if you know where to look.

How To Contact the Police About Credit Card Fraud
Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.

Is Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant Worth It? [New Review]
Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.