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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.

Articles by Jory MacKay

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Fraud
December 17, 2025

How To Avoid the 12 Latest Zelle Scams of 2026

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Fraud
December 17, 2025

How To Avoid the 14 Latest Cash App Scams in 2026

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Identity Theft
December 17, 2025

The Top 9 LifeLock Alternatives of 2026 (Rated & Reviewed)

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Fraud
December 16, 2025

How To Recognize (and Avoid) Geek Squad Scams in 2026

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Fraud
December 13, 2025

How To Avoid the 12 Latest Venmo Scams in 2026

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Fraud
December 3, 2025

The 12 Latest Telegram App Scams To Avoid in 2026

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Fraud
November 13, 2025

How To Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams This Year

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Identity Theft
November 4, 2025

Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know

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Family Safety
October 31, 2025

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

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