Digital Security 101

The IRS begins accepting most tax returns on January 27th, 2025 — but the earlier you submit, the better chance you have of receiving your refund and avoiding scams.

Basic screen time limiting apps can help parents take control of how their children use digital devices — but the best apps do even more to keep your kids safe.

Knowing how to block apps on iPhones is crucial to shielding kids from online threats such as smartphone addictions, scams, and cyberbullying.

Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.

Cloned cards are fraudulent copies of real credit or debit cards. Hacked POS terminals and skimmers can both easily give away card information.

Extortion is a crime recognized by both state and federal laws. If you or someone you know has been extorted, follow these steps to minimize damage.

Most often, thieves “hack” debit cards with skimmers on POS terminals. Keeping a close eye on card statements, using contactless payments can help.

Most extensive VPN features can be overwhelming — like split tunneling or DNS leak protection. If you’re only looking to stream, game, keep it simple.