Digital Security 101
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How To Block Ads on Chrome (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)
Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.
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How To Remove Viruses From Mac Computers
Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.
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How To Avoid the Google Voice Verification Code Scam
Learn why scammers ask for your Google Voice verification code, what they can do with it, and how to protect yourself against Google Voice scams.
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The 14 Cash App Scams You Didn’t Know About (Until Now)
Cash App is convenient and fast. But is it safe? Not always. Here are the latest Cash App scams to be aware of and how to protect yourself from scammers.
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Carding: The Fraud Technique Destroying Your Credit
Online shopping with your credit card is convenient. But can put you at risk of a type of fraud called carding. Learn how to protect yourself today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.