Alina Benny

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

Alina Benny is an Aura authority on internet security, identity theft, and fraud. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content research. Twitter: @heyabenny

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Alina Benny

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Internet Security

Does Two-Factor Authentication Prevent Hacking?

MFA is not a silver bullet, but it’s far more effective than a password-only authentication method. In conjunction, also use a VPN, password manager.

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March 8, 2024
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Internet Security

What Is VPN on iPhones? Why You Need It & How To Turn It On

Private Relay won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but an iPhone VPN can fortify your entire online experience. But that’s not all it can do.

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March 6, 2024
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Family Safety

My Child Used My Credit Card Without Permission — Help!

Under the FCBA, you are not liable for unauthorized credit card charges over $50. But what if those charges were made by your children?

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January 10, 2024
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Fraud

LinkedIn Scams: 10 Ways You Could Be at Risk on the Platform

LinkedIn has over 900 million users — but honest professionals aren’t the only ones on the platform. Here are 10 common LinkedIn scams to know.

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December 6, 2023
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Fraud

These 10 WhatsApp Scams Are as Unnerving as They Look

If you’d rather text than talk, how likely are you to fall for these WhatsApp scams? Here are 10 scams to know and how you can avoid them.

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December 5, 2023
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Internet Security

How To Spot Fake Apps: App Size, Permissions, Source

Most fake apps advertise free and unlimited access, ostensibly, to the premium app — but then give you information-stealing malware.

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December 4, 2023