Jory MacKay

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

Jory MacKay is a writer and award-winning editor with over a decade of experience for online and print publications. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Victoria and a passion for helping people identify and avoid fraud.

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Jory MacKay

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Identity Theft

The Top 9 LifeLock Alternatives (2024 Update)

While LifeLock is an established brand in the world of online security, it’s by no means the only reliable option for identity theft protection.

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May 3, 2024
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Identity Theft

Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know

Kroll provides identity monitoring to customers of companies impacted by data breaches — but its lack of features could make you think twice before signing up.

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April 25, 2024
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Identity Theft

TruthFinder Opt-Out Guide: How To Actually Remove Your Data

Removing your personal data from TruthFinder isn’t as simple as the company would have you believe. Here’s what you need to know in order to stay private.

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April 17, 2024
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Credit & Finance

The 6 Best Credit Karma Alternatives in 2024

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

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April 1, 2024
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Internet Security

How To Quickly Identify Phishing Emails (13 Red Flags)

Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.

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March 21, 2024
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Fraud

Did Scammers Use Your Credit Card? Take These 10 Steps Now

CNP fraud is expected to comprise 74.0% of this year's card payment fraud losses, totaling over $10.16 billion.

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March 11, 2024