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.

17 Vile Covid Scams That Hounded Victims in 2022
More than 700,000 Americans have fallen victim to Covid scams. Here are the latest scams you need to know (and how to protect yourself).

Don’t Fall For These 7 Nasty Refund & Recovery Scams
Fraudsters know you’re desperate to get your money back after being scammed. Don’t get tricked twice. Look for these warning signs of a recovery scam.

Did You Get Scammed on Cash App? Here’s What To Do
Did you get scammed on Cash App? Here’s how you can try to get your money back and how to avoid common Cash App scams in the future.

How To Avoid the Google Voice Verification Code Scam
Learn why scammers ask for your Google Voice verification code, what they can do with it, and how to protect yourself against Google Voice scams.

The 14 Cash App Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Cash App is convenient and fast. But is it safe? Not always. Here are the latest Cash App scams to be aware of and how to protect yourself from scammers.

Carding: The Fraud Technique Destroying Your Credit
Online shopping with your credit card is convenient. But can put you at risk of a type of fraud called carding. Learn how to protect yourself today.
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How To Tell If You've Been Hacked: 12 Warning Signs
The sooner you recognize the signs of a hack, the better chance you have of shutting down hackers and scammers before they can do too much damage.

How Can I Find Out If Someone Is Using My Social Security Number?
A compromised Social Security number can lead to identity theft, fraud, and worse. Learn how to tell if someone is using your SSN without your permission.

How To Prevent Medical Identity Theft: 7 Must-Do Steps
Preventing medical identity theft starts with locking down your health insurance information, having 2FA on related apps, and tracking your medical records.

The 7 Best McAfee Competitors and Alternatives (How To Choose)
While McAfee was once a household name for digital security, its products aren’t as well-suited to combat modern cyberthreats compared to the alternatives.

How To Protect Your Privacy Online
Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.

The 6 Best Credit Monitoring Apps (Track Your Credit Scores)
Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.