Digital Security 101

If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.

Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.

The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.

System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.

It’s easier than ever for scammers to get your SSN. Learn what someone can do with your Social Security number (and how to keep it safe).

Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

Avast is a popular antivirus software option — but recent data privacy concerns have made some users skeptical about whether it’s still the right choice.

Parental control apps like Canopy and Bark can block adult content, giving parents a sense of safety — but do these apps do enough to keep kids safe online?