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.

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.

What Is Whaling Phishing? How To Avoid Executive Fraud
Whaling — also known as CEO fraud — is a type of phishing attack that targets and/or impersonates C-level executives in a company.

New Netflix Scams: Why Someone Could Be After Your Account
Phishing emails make up the lion’s share of all Netflix scams today, but there are other ways that you could be caught off guard.

80+ of the Worst Hacked Celebrities From the Last Decade
Hackers have targeted celebrities from Rihanna to Arianna Grande. But you don’t have to be famous to be on their list. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.

Can Someone Steal Your Identity With Your ID?
Can someone steal your identity if they have your ID? Unfortunately, yes. Learn how to prevent identity theft if your ID gets lost or stolen.

Brushing Scam: Is This Free Amazon Package Legit?
Did an unexpected Amazon package show up on your door? If so, you might be the target of a brushing scam. Here’s what to do about it.

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge in 9 Steps
If you see fraudulent charges or errors on your credit card statement you need to know how to properly dispute them quickly.
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What To Do If You Receive a Data Breach Alert
A data breach alert tells you what information was leaked and provides guidance on how to stay safe — but there’s more you can do to protect yourself.

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.