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.

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.

Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.

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.

A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.

Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.

With a bit of work, you can remove your personal info from Google search results, websites, and data brokers — and you don’t have to do it all yourself.