Digital Security 101
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Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App
Aura vs. Bark is a hot debate — which is the best parental controls app to keep your kids safe online? It’s time to find out.
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Identity Theft Insurance Coverage, Limits, and Exclusions
Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scammed on PayPal? Here's How To Get Your Money Back
PayPal is one of the safer ways to send and receive money. But it’s still full of scammers. Here’s what to do if you’ve been scammed on PayPal.
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Is Discord Safe for Kids? A Quickstart Guide for Parents
Is Discord safe? While Discord removes accounts that endanger children, there are steps parents can take in the absence of true parental controls on the app.
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How Do Hackers Get Passwords? (And How To Stop Them)
Learn about the warning signs of password cracking, how hackers get passwords, and how to protect your online accounts from cyberattacks.
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How To Reduce Your Digital Footprint & Protect Yourself Online
Every site you visit, link you click, and search you make is part of your online footprint. Learn how to minimize your digital footprint today.
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The 10 Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones Right Now
Children face more online threats than ever. Learn about 10 of the best parental control apps for iPhones and how to choose which one is right for you.
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Pros And Cons of Using a VPN: How To Know If You Need One
Is it worth it to use a VPN in 2023? Learn about the pros and cons of using a VPN and how to decide which one is right for you and your digital safety.