Digital Security 101

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Fraud
January 28, 2025

Criminals use your stolen information to file fraudulent tax returns in your name and pocket the refund — unless you know how to spot the warning signs.

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Fraud
January 27, 2025

Scammers impersonate the IRS during tax season to trick you into sending them money or providing sensitive information — here’s what you need to know.

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Credit & Finance
January 22, 2025

The IRS begins accepting most tax returns on January 27th, 2025 — but the earlier you submit, the better chance you have of receiving your refund and avoiding scams.

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Family Safety
January 15, 2025

Basic screen time limiting apps can help parents take control of how their children use digital devices — but the best apps do even more to keep your kids safe.

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Internet Security
January 15, 2025

You can manually check for viruses on your Mac using built-in tools — or use antivirus software that will dig deeper and root out the worst Mac viruses.

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Internet Security
January 15, 2025

Using antivirus software, removing suspicious apps, and checking your app permissions, cache, and accounts can help you quickly shut down hackers.

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