Digital Security 101
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My Social Security Number Was Found on the Dark Web. Help!
Most SSNs have been leaked to the Dark Web in recent years — making it more important than ever to learn how to make yourself a less vulnerable target.
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Identity Theft Victim Assistance: How To Get Help
Are you the victim of identity theft or fraud? Here are the best resources to help you secure your identity, recover funds, and protect yourself.
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Can Someone Hack My iPhone? How To Tell & What To Do
iPhones can’t be “hacked” in the traditional sense — but scammers have found numerous ways to access your data, photos, Apple ID, and other accounts.
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How To Detect Malware on Your Computer or Phone
Hackers only need a minute to wreak havoc on your finances and identity. Learn how to detect malware quickly and shut down cybercriminals.
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Do You Need Antivirus? These Questions Can Help You Decide
With advances in built-in tools, many security experts claim you don’t need a third-party antivirus software provider. But that’s not the case for everyone.
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Answered: How To Remove a Hacker From Your Smartphone
Deleting suspicious apps, resetting your device, and recovering hacked accounts are among the best ways to remove a hacker from your smartphone.
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How To Track Down Someone Who Scammed You (and What To Do Next)
Did you get scammed and want to find out who did it? Here’s everything you need to know about tracking down scammers (and what your options are).
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What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen (2024 Identity Restoration Guide)
Knowing what to do if your identity is stolen makes the difference between a close call and financial ruin. Are you ready if a scammer strikes?
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My Social Security Number Was Found on the Dark Web. Help!
Most SSNs have been leaked to the Dark Web in recent years — making it more important than ever to learn how to make yourself a less vulnerable target.
![Illustration of a support rep reaching out to a victim of identity theft on a computer screen](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6082ee0e95eb6459d78fac06/64a8690e9389e51ef2fb5522_Identity%20Theft%20Victim%20Assistance.png)
Identity Theft Victim Assistance: How To Get Help
Are you the victim of identity theft or fraud? Here are the best resources to help you secure your identity, recover funds, and protect yourself.
![Illustration of an intruder passing through what seems like a life-size iPhone where its screen is a door](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6082ee0e95eb6459d78fac06/63c70d8ab4316f4fc812fab4_Can%20Someone%20Hack%20My%20iPhone.png)
Can Someone Hack My iPhone? How To Tell & What To Do
iPhones can’t be “hacked” in the traditional sense — but scammers have found numerous ways to access your data, photos, Apple ID, and other accounts.
![An illustration of a laptop in the shape of a folder with the image of a skull on its top, symbolizing a computer virus](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6082ee0e95eb6459d78fac06/651b44f9be1e5d44ce4017ac_651b449ccafee687e06bfa1a_How%20to%20detect%20malware%20on%20your%20computer%20and%20phone.webp)
How To Detect Malware on Your Computer or Phone
Hackers only need a minute to wreak havoc on your finances and identity. Learn how to detect malware quickly and shut down cybercriminals.
![Illustration of a laptop with bars over the screen and tentacles reaching out as if there is a virus being contained inside.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6082ee0e95eb6459d78fac06/6657ab6ac7aa6a70ac7a1be6_65495c57a09741392586e313_65495b20dd64fa0a25ab3d0b_Do%2520you%2520need%2520antivirus%2520software_.webp)
Do You Need Antivirus? These Questions Can Help You Decide
With advances in built-in tools, many security experts claim you don’t need a third-party antivirus software provider. But that’s not the case for everyone.
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Answered: How To Remove a Hacker From Your Smartphone
Deleting suspicious apps, resetting your device, and recovering hacked accounts are among the best ways to remove a hacker from your smartphone.