Digital Security 101

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

BeenVerified collects and sells personal data that can put you at risk of spam — and scams. Follow this guide to remove your information for good.

The Prescreen Opt-Out Notice Rule lets you permanently opt out of prescreened offers, or opt out for five years. Here’s how.

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.

Whether you’re trying to control your child’s screen time or your own, setting time limits can be a powerful tool — if you know how to do it properly.

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.

Parental control apps like Canopy and Bark can block adult content, giving parents a sense of safety — but do these apps do enough to keep kids safe online?

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.