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.

How To Spot a Scammer on a Dating Site: 9 Warning Signs
50% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past five years have experienced catfishing. Here’s how to spot a scammer on a dating site.

How To Recognize and Report Coinbase Scam Emails
Fraudsters use Coinbase scam emails to impersonate the company and dupe users into sharing login information. Here’s what can happen after.

The 7 Latest Chase Bank Scams (and How To Avoid Them)
Are you a Chase Bank customer? Don’t get scammed! Learn about the 7 latest Chase Bank scams (and how to avoid them).

Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.

How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.

How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.
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How To Set Time Limits on Apps To Control Screen Time
Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

Is Avast Safe? What To Know Before You Buy
Avast is a popular antivirus software option — but recent data privacy concerns have made some users skeptical about whether it’s still the right choice.

Canopy vs Bark: How To Choose Which One Is Best For You
Parental control apps like Canopy and Bark can block adult content, giving parents a sense of safety — but do these apps do enough to keep kids safe online?

Is a VPN Worth It? What To Know Before You Use One
A VPN alone can't protect you from phishing or malware; still, for the average user they can be useful. With other security tools, they’re more effective.

How To Remove Viruses From Your Computer (Mac and PC)
It’s important that you act quickly as soon as you see signs that your computer has been infected with a virus to limit damage and protect your identity.

The 6 Best Credit Karma Alternatives (Reviewed and Ranked)
Credit Karma offers "free" credit monitoring and personal financial tools to millions of Americans — but it's not the only (or best) option available.