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How to remove yourself from data broker sites and protect your privacy
Data brokers make their money by collecting personal information about consumers and reselling it. That information can be funneled into public people search sites, sold to advertisers, shared with in...
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How to protect your email: Step-by-step guide
Your email account is an important point of access to the rest of your online life. Many services use it as the primary recovery channel, so whoever controls your inbox can request password resets, in...
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What can someone do with your ID?
Your ID is more than a card or a digital file. It holds personal information that cybercriminals can exploit for fraud, impersonation, or creating fake identities. Losing your ID, having it stolen, or...
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Wacatac trojan: What it is and how to remove it safely
It can be very unsettling to discover that your device may be infected with the Wacatac trojan. This type of malware can steal data, install other malicious programs, or open backdoors for attackers, ...
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How to know if your computer has a virus (Windows and Mac)
Computer viruses and other malware affect both Windows and macOS systems. Some types cause obvious disruptions: endless pop-ups, crashing apps, or a system that slows to a crawl. Others are designed f...
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How to recover a hacked Facebook account
Cybercriminals may hack your Facebook account to scam your friends and contacts, spread spam, or steal your personal information. The good news is that you may be able to get the hacked account back, ...
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Protect your privacy: A guide to data removal services
Your personal information, like your name, home address, phone number, and even details about your household members and relatives, can be collected and sold by companies known as data brokers. These ...
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Identity theft insurance: What it is and whether it’s worth it
Online identity theft is a widespread problem that can happen when you least expect it. If criminals gain access to your personal data, dealing with the fallout can be stressful, time-consuming, and e...
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Employment identity theft: What it is and how to protect yourself
When someone steals your identity to get a job, the damage can go far beyond your credit report. It might lead to unexpected notices from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), errors in your employment ...
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Internet fraud: Definition, types, prevention, and recovery
Internet fraud keeps growing every year, and the numbers are staggering. Scammers are stealing billions of dollars from people and businesses worldwide, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. The d...
