Alina Benny

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

Alina Benny leads organic content at Aura, covering the gamut of security topics for the company, including online safety, identity theft, and fraud. Before Aura, she oversaw part of Nextiva’s marketing efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content marketing. Twitter: @heyabenny

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Alina Benny

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Credit & Finance

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.

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December 16, 2024
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Fraud

Did You Get Scammed On Facebook Marketplace?

Facebook's Purchase Protection policy and Seller Protection policy are handy if you suspect a scam. Also follow these steps below.

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April 10, 2024
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Credit & Finance

Why Is My Credit Frozen If I Didn’t Freeze It?

System errors, file mixups, data breaches, or even identity theft may be why your credit is frozen without you initiating it.

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April 8, 2024
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Internet Security

What Is a VPN on iPhones? Why You Need It, How To Enable It

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