Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

How To Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

If scammers use stolen information to file taxes in your name, it can cost you time, energy, and even money — unless you put protective measures in place.

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January 27, 2026
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Identity Theft

How Do Scammers Get Your Personal Information?

Billions of pieces of personally identifiable information (PII) are leaked every year, putting Americans at risk of identity theft, fraud, and scams.

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January 12, 2026
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Identity Theft

Was Your Phone Number Found on the Dark Web? Do This Now

Was your phone number found on the Dark Web after a data breach? Here’s what to do next.

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August 25, 2023
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Identity Theft

How Do Hackers Get Your Social Security Number?

Are you worried that your Social Security number has been compromised? Learn how to tell if hackers are using your SSN and what to do next.

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August 23, 2023
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Identity Theft

How To Protect Your Bank Account From Identity Theft

Scammers will go to any length to get access to your accounts and financial information. Here’s how to protect your bank account from identity theft.

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August 10, 2023
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Identity Theft

What Is Synthetic Identity Theft? (and How To Protect Yourself)

Criminals combine stolen and fake information to create "synthetic" identities. But while the IDs are fake, they can do real damage to you.

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August 9, 2023
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Identity Theft

Identity Theft of a Deceased Person [Recovery, Legal Action]

Obituaries and death notices are lucrative prowling grounds for scammers. Prevent the identity theft of a deceased person by taking these steps.

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July 26, 2023
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Identity Theft

Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure

Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).

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July 26, 2023

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