Digital Security 101

Optery offers a unique approach to data removal, but its expensive plans and lack of online safety tools mean it may not be right for everyone.

Incogni and DeleteMe can help remove your personal information from hundreds of data broker sites, but both services lack critical online safety features.

Hackers use password spraying attacks to take advantage of weak or common passwords and access your online accounts — unless you follow these safety tips.

Avast is a popular antivirus software option — but recent data privacy concerns have made some users skeptical about whether it’s still the right choice.

It’s important that you act quickly as soon as you see signs that your computer has been infected with a virus to limit damage and protect your identity.

A VPN alone can't protect you from phishing or malware; still, for the average user they can be useful. With other security tools, they’re more effective.

Clicking on links or responding to phishing emails can put you at risk of identity theft, hacking, or fraud. Check for these red flags before you react.

Most extensive VPN features can be overwhelming — like split tunneling or DNS leak protection. If you’re only looking to stream, game, keep it simple.