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8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online

In the world of information security, there is no failsafe solution, but there are steps you can take to protect your privacy online.

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8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online

8 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online

In the world of information security, there is no failsafe solution, but there are steps you can take to protect your privacy online.

Adam Levin

Watch Out for Fake Turbo Tax Emails

Watch Out for Fake Turbo Tax Emails

A well-timed phishing scam is targeting taxpayers.

Christine DiGangi

What Can Hackers Do With My Fingerprints?

What Can Hackers Do With My Fingerprints?

Biometrics are supposed to make payments more secure, but are there downsides to digital fingerprints?

Jeanine Skowronski

Help! My Mom & Dad Maxed Out Credit Cards in My Name

Help! My Mom & Dad Maxed Out Credit Cards in My Name

What if your parents use credit irresponsibly — and it potentially affects your credit and finances? Here's what to know about parents and credit.

Jeanine Skowronski

What Hackers Want More Than Your Credit Card Number

What Hackers Want More Than Your Credit Card Number

Credit card fraud is being replaced by a more sophisticated type of identity theft that puts even more at risk.

Gary Stoller

7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card

7 Times an Issuer Could Freeze Your Credit Card

If your credit card is declined, you may discover that your charging privileges have been suspended. Here are some possible reasons.

Jason Steele

The $20K Buffet Credit Card Nightmare

The $20K Buffet Credit Card Nightmare

A story of fraud out of a Louisiana buffet restaurant is yet another reason to check your credit and debit card activity every day.

Christine DiGangi

The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices

The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices

How well does your state's unclaimed property site fare in protecting your personal data? The State Compendium of Unclaimed Property Practices rates them.

Adam Levin

Help! Someone Took Out a Student Loan in My Name

Help! Someone Took Out a Student Loan in My Name

Most victims of student loan fraud find out when they apply for a federal loan that they're denied because someone's already taken a loan out in their name.

Gerri Detweiler

What Hackers Can Do With Your Social Security Number

What Hackers Can Do With Your Social Security Number

Identity theft has always been a problem, but the OPM data breach shows just how much a massive hack can impact millions of government employees.

Christine DiGangi

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