Digital Security 101
How To Delete Your Facebook Account (and All Its Data)
While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.
No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
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Was Your Email Hacked? Here's How To Know And What To Do
Was your email hacked? This guide explains how to know for sure. Learn how hackers can break into your email, and what to do if you get hacked.
Answered: How To Stop Unwanted Texts on Your iPhone
Scammers send millions of spam and scam texts every single day. Learn seven of the best ways to stop unwanted texts on your iPhone.
How To Protect Yourself From Account Takeover Fraud (ATO)
Account takeover fraud is when scammers gain access to your online accounts — social media, online banking, etc. Learn how to keep your accounts secure.
Identity Theft of a Deceased Person [Recovery, Legal Action]
Obituaries and death notices are lucrative prowling grounds for scammers. Prevent the identity theft of a deceased person by taking these steps.
Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure
Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).
What Is Medical Identity Theft? (Are You A Victim?)
Medical identity theft could cost you your life — unless you know the warning signs to look for and how to recover. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Is Credit Monitoring Actually Worth It? How To Decide
Credit monitoring can protect you against fraud. But do you need to pay for it? Learn what credit monitoring does and how to decide if you need it.
How To Prevent Credit Card Fraud: 10 Essential Steps
Criminals use your physical card or stolen credit card numbers to make purchases in your name or impersonate you — here's how you can stop them.
How To Block Text Messages From Unknown Numbers (NEW)
Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from strangers? Learn the easiest ways to block text messages from unknown numbers.
Do You Need Credit Monitoring or Identity Theft Protection?
What protects you (and your finances) more: identity theft protection or credit monitoring? Learn the benefits (and limitations) of both in this showdown.
How To Avoid Google Chat Scams (9 Warning Signs)
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.
The 10 Biggest Instagram Scams Happening Right Now
Instagram scammers can create fake accounts or hack into Instagram accounts that you follow. Here are 10 Instagram scams to steer clear of this year.
