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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Fraud

The 12 Latest Telegram App Scams To Avoid in 2026

Telegram offers a high level of anonymity to users, making it an attractive option for scammers who want to hide their true identities or impersonate others.

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December 3, 2025
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Fraud

How To Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams This Year

Scammers create fake stores, send phishing emails, and use generative AI tools to scam shoppers who are trying to take advantage of Black Friday deals.

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November 13, 2025
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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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November 4, 2025
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Family Safety

Aura vs. Bark: How To Choose the Best Parental Control App

Aura and Bark are both great options for parents, but potential customers need to understand their different approaches to child and family online safety.

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October 31, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Delete Yourself From the Internet

While it’s impossible to completely remove yourself from the internet, these steps and tools will help you clean up and minimize your digital footprint.

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October 28, 2025
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Identity Theft

How Much Does LifeLock Really Cost? Read Before You Buy

LifeLock offers strong protection against identity thieves, but its pricing plans are confusing and costly compared to alternatives like Aura.

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October 20, 2025