Digital Security 101
8 Reasons Why You Should File Taxes Early This Year
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.
The Best Apps For Controlling Kids’ Screen Time Right Now
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.
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How To Avoid The 8 Latest eBay Gift Card Scams
Fraudsters are targeting eBay gift cards at record numbers. Learn how to spot common eBay gift card scams and what to do if you’ve been scammed.
Social Media Privacy: What Are The Risks? (How To Stay Safe)
Are you unknowingly giving scammers or predators your personal information? Learn how to identify social media privacy risks and secure your accounts.
6 Rental Scams: How To Tell If a Listing is Genuine
Rental scams target renters with fake listings, fraudulent leases, and more. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed while finding your next apartment or home.
How Do Data Breaches Happen? What Can You Do About Them?
There were 4,145 publicly disclosed breaches in 2021 alone, representing over 22 billion compromised data records. How do data breaches happen?
What Is Dark Web Monitoring? How Does It Work?
Billions of pieces of personal data, passwords, and credentials have been leaked to the Dark Web this year alone. Check to see if you’re at risk.
How To Replace a Child’s (Stolen) Social Security Card
Nearly 900,000 children had their identities stolen in 2022. Here’s how to replace a child’s Social Security card if it was stolen or misplaced.
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How To Stop Websites From Tracking Your Personal Information
Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.
How To Get Three-Bureau Credit Monitoring: 5 Best Options
Three-bureau credit monitoring is an essential tool if you’ve been the victim of identity theft or a data breach — but not all services are equal.
Aura vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Choose
While both services share common features, there are fundamental differences between their levels of service, plan options, and pricing.
Is Guardio Legit? What You Need To Know Before Signing Up
Guardio advertises a “new way” to protect against online threats — but is its browser-based security might not be enough for many modern online threats.
How To Check Your Digital Footprint (with Free Scanner)
Your digital footprint can expose you to scams, hacking, and identity theft — unless you take steps to find out what’s in your footprint and stay safe.
How To Tell If Your Facebook Has Been Hacked Right Now
Facebook has built-in tools that can help you quickly determine if your account has been hacked (and regain access if it has been compromised).