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.

How To Protect Your Identity Online
If hackers or identity thieves gain access to your online accounts, they can impersonate you, hack your bank accounts, and steal your sensitive data.

Is Identity Guard Legit? What You Need To Know
Identity Guard has been a leader in identity theft protection for over two decades — but some newer services are challenging Identity Guard’s position.

Is IdentityForce Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
IdentityForce regularly appears on lists of the best identity theft protection services — but can be more expensive than more fully-featured alternatives.

Identity Guard vs. LifeLock: Everything You Need To Know
Identity Guard and LifeLock both offer all-in-one solutions to identity theft protection, but there are critical differences between them you should know.

IdentityForce vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Despite LifeLock’s recognizable brand name and IdentityForce’s backing by a major credit bureau, both have issues you should know about before buying.

The 7 Best Identity Theft Protection Services for Seniors
Seniors (and their loved ones) should look for services that include retirement account monitoring, home title protection, and generous insurance coverage.
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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.

Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.

How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.

The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.

How Can Social Security Identity Theft Occur? [9 Ways]
Social Security identity theft happens when scammers use your SSN to steal government benefits, take out loans in your name, and worse.