Digital Security 101

Coinbase is considered safe due to strong technical and regulatory protections, but user-side risks like password reuse remain outside its control.

Credit Karma offers "free" credit monitoring and personal financial tools to millions of Americans — but it's not the only (or best) option available.

It can feel overwhelming to be the victim of a scam — but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, recover lost funds, and get back on your feet.

IDShield is a decent option for identity theft protection, but its tiered plans mean that you may pay more for it than you'd like.

Current Amazon scams include calls from imposters claiming there are issues with your Amazon account, phishing emails, and fake order confirmation texts.

Scammers use common Cash App scams — such as accidental payments, fake giveaways, and cash flipping schemes — to trick you into sending them money.

The most common text scams claim to be about missed deliveries, job offers, or fraud alerts. Others start as wrong-number texts that rope you into investment scams.

If you’ve been part of a data breach, there’s a good chance that your email can now be found on the Dark Web — but is this something you need to worry about?