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How to protect yourself against identity theft this tax season

Maintaining a watchful eye is crucial in the ongoing fight against identity theft.

20 Feb 2023 min read

How to avoid Taylor Swift ticket scams

When all you want is to see her live, ending up with a fake ticket will make you feel sadder than Tay Tay in “All Too Well.” So while heartbreak may be inevitable in life, it doesn’t have to come from falling for a ticket scams.

16 Feb 2023 min read

Spoiler: It's not the IRS calling

The IRS reports that scam calls have been on the rise in recent years, with thousands of people falling victim to them.

15 Feb 2023 min read

This six digit number could protect you from tax-related identity theft

If you suspect you may be a victim of tax-related identity theft, it's important to act quickly and report it to the IRS as soon as possible.

10 Feb 2023 min read

Safe dating in the digital age

This Valentine's Day, keep your online dating life fun and romantic by following these safety tips.

9 Feb 2023 min read

10 expert tips for filing taxes online without getting your identity stolen

Filing your taxes doesn't have to be a stressful experience – with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can get your taxes done quickly and safely.

8 Feb 2023 min read

Here's how football fans can avoid Super Bowl ticket scams

The big event attracts a wide range of scam artists who prey on unsuspecting fans.

7 Feb 2023 min read

Everything you need to know about W-2 phishing scams

Defeat the scammers by educating yourself and your employees about these increasingly common tax-related scams.

2 Feb 2023 min read

Small but dangerous: What are the risks of malicious USBs?

Malicious USBs can allow attackers to obtain a user's passwords, access their devices, and even irreversibly damage their computer.

26 Jan 2023 min read

What's on the dark web in 2023?

The dark web remains a small, hidden part of the internet with strong ties to illegal activities and should be approached with caution.

18 Jan 2023 min read

Thinking of making an exception to your antivirus? Think again

Think twice before you add anything to exceptions, even if an antivirus detection dialogue annoys you in the moment.

12 Jan 2023 min read

The new year is here — and so are new smishing scams

The day after we found out about this scam, Spain’s national police force arrested 17 people that had been running a smishing fraud scheme and had stolen 145,000 euros from 170 victims.

5 Jan 2023 min read

The Oura Ring is the privacy-protecting fitness tracker you need this new year

The Oura’s main focus is on my “readiness,” which they determine by combining information about my heart rate, body temperature, activity information, and sleep data.

29 Dec 2022 min read

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