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.

20+ Early Warning Signs That All Point to a Job Scam
It’s hard to spot a phony recruiter, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Watch out for these red flags and learn how to identify job scams right away.

Unemployment Fraud: How Scammers Claim Benefits In Your Name
Unemployment scams lead to billions stolen in benefits and pandemic relief funds. But what happens when someone makes a claim under your name?

What is Smishing? How To Spot & Avoid The Latest Text Scams
Smishing — receiving scam texts pretending to be someone you trust — has increased over 328% in the last year! Here’s how to spot and avoid smishing scams.

How To Keep Your Kids and Teens Safe on Social Media
Social media safety for kids can be a confusing topic. Learn how to protect your children from the risks of social media and limit their screen time.

How To Identify a Fake Text Message Scam [With Examples]
Almost a quarter of all fraud cases start out as text scams. Learn how to quickly identify a fake text message scam and keep your phone (& finances) secure.

What Is Digital Security? Steps to Stay Safe Online (NEW)
The pandemic introduced us to remote socialization, school, work, and even healthcare. But have you truly mastered the art of digital security?
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The 8 Best Spam Call Blocker Apps for Stopping Unwanted Calls
Phone scammers can bypass built-in and basic spam call blockers — but a new breed of AI-powered tools can finally protect you from non-stop spam calls.

How To Know If Your Phone Is Hacked (12 Warning Signs)
Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.

How To Know If a Recruiter Is Legit: 7 Recruitment Scam Red Flags
Fake recruiters prowl LinkedIn, post on Indeed, and reach out to victims with non-existent job offers — but you can spot them if you know what to look for.

Email Found on the Dark Web? Here’s How To Protect Yourself
If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?

The Easiest Ways To Prevent Identity Theft [8 Steps]
While it’s impossible to completely prevent all types of identity theft, you can make yourself a much less vulnerable target with a few protective measures.

How Long Does It Take To Recover From Identity Theft?
The time it will take to recover after your identity has been stolen will depend on what information was stolen, how it was used, and how quickly you act.