Digital Security 101

How To Quickly Identify a Scammer (Online, Phone, and Text)
Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.

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.

Did the DMV Text You? Here’s How To Know If It’s a Scam
Scammers impersonate the DMV to fool you into giving them money and personal information. Learn how to identify the most common DMV text scams.

The Latest UPS Text Scams To Watch Out For
Did you just get a text from UPS? Be careful. It could be a scam! Here’s how to identify the latest UPS text scams and what to do if you get one.

How To Block Spam Texts From Email Addresses
Are you getting spam and scam texts from email addresses? Learn why this happens, what it means, and how to block texts from emails.

How To Stop Spam Texts (on Android and iPhone)
Millions of spam texts are sent every single day. Learn how to stop spam texts, block spammers, and protect your phone and identity from criminals.

Would You Fall For These 9 Craigslist Scams?
Craigslist scams are hard to prosecute because scammers operate outside of your home country or use stolen identities. Here are 9 ways to shop safely.

17 Types of Cyber Attacks Commonly Used By Hackers
Cybercriminals are getting smarter and more sophisticated with their attacks. To stay safe, here are the latest threats you need to know.
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What Is a CPN or Credit Protection Number? (Updated)
If you’re trying to rebuild or repair your credit, the last thing you need is to get scammed. Learn how to spot illegal credit repair and CPN number scams.

Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now
CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.

Aura vs. IdentityForce: Detailed Comparison & Review
Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences in their features you should know.

Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?
MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.

Does Credit Repair Work? Should You Use This Service?
Credit repair can remove inaccuracies from credit reports. People with no credit, good credit, or deserved bad credit might have little use for it.

What Is Criminal Identity Theft? (How To Protect Yourself)
Criminals can use your identity during crimes and leave you with a criminal record. Learn about the risks of criminal identity theft and how to prevent it.