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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Internet Security

What Are “Spam Risk” Phone Calls? Why Do They Keep Calling?

AT&T identifies an unwanted or potentially harmful call as a “Spam Risk”. Answering these calls could do more than just increase scam call frequency.

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November 6, 2023
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Internet Security

What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?

Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.

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November 3, 2023
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Family Safety

YouTube Parental Controls: 4 Ways To (Easily) Get Started

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up YouTube parental controls, so your kids can enjoy a safe online experience.

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October 10, 2023
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Fraud

Investment Fraud: 22 Scams To Know of (and Avoid) Right Now

This article will review the most common types of investment fraud, how they work, and key warning signs to watch out for.

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August 30, 2023
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Fraud

What Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?

While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.

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July 5, 2023
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Fraud

20+ Early Warning Signs That All Point to a Job Scam

It’s hard to spot a phony recruiter, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Watch out for these red flags and learn how to identify job scams right away.

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June 7, 2023