Digital Security 101

Americans lost nearly $12.5 billion to scams in 2025. If you’ve been a victim, these are the steps you should take to recover and protect yourself.

Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.

Romance scammers are now using AI-powered tools and stolen data to manipulate their victims — but there are still warning signs that you can watch for.

If you receive an alert on your mobile device stating that your password has been leaked in a data breach, you need to secure your accounts ASAP.

Requesting a credit freeze is one of the best things you can do to protect against identity fraud — but there are some downsides that you should consider.

Stalkerware — or spyware — gives hackers or abusive partners an excessive amount of access to your devices and data, and needs to be dealt with carefully.

Identity Guard is one of the original (and best) identity theft protection services — but you still might be better off with one of these alternatives.

Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.