Digital Security 101

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Internet Security
March 14, 2025

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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Fraud
February 27, 2025

Data breaches and AI have helped scammers become more convincing — but there are still common red flags that can warn you if you’re being scammed.

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Fraud
February 25, 2025

You may be getting spam calls because your number has likely been leaked in data breaches, sold by data brokers, or flagged as active by scammers.

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Internet Security
February 18, 2025

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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Internet Security
February 12, 2025

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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Identity Theft
February 10, 2025

Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.

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