Digital Security 101

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Internet Security

Aura Security Incident: What Happened & How We’re Responding

Find answers to questions about Aura’s recent security incident, including what happened, what data was involved, steps you can take to protect your information.

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March 26, 2026
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Internet Security

Is Cloaked Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying

Cloaked provides a novel way to hide your personal information from online services but falls short when compared to other “all-in-one” services.

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January 14, 2026
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Internet Security

How To Protect Yourself From Hackers Right Now

Hackers use advanced tools and personal information leaked in data breaches to target victims — but you can stay safe by following a few security measures.

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March 19, 2025
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Internet Security

"This Password Appeared in a Data Leak" — What to Do

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.

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March 17, 2025
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Internet Security

What Is Stalkerware? How To Find Stalkerware Apps on Your Phone

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.

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March 14, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Block Annoying Ads on YouTube

While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

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February 18, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Block Ads (Easiest Methods For Each Platform)

Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.

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February 12, 2025
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Internet Security

How To Block Ads on Chrome (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)

Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.

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February 6, 2025

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