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With the prevalence of data breaches and identity theft, credit monitoring services are a major component of protecting your finances.…
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Falling victim to identity theft is not only a big headache, but it’s also a serious crime that you would…
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The internet can be a fun place to shop online, but the joy quickly disappears when you have reason to…
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As one of the most popular search engines in the world, it's a given that Google contains a lot of…
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Filing up at the gas pump each week may be your normal routine, but there’s a hidden danger to your…
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Another day, another data breach. This time it involves one of the major cell phone and internet service providers: AT&T.…
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In recent years, Google has gotten a lot more serious about privacy rights and how it shares people’s information. As…
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Hackers use many different tactics to steal your personal information. Before you know it, your bank accounts can be empty…
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In this age of identity theft and internet scams, safeguarding your digital privacy should be one of your top priorities…
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Because cell phones and laptops have become a part of our daily lives, cybersecurity – the safekeeping of our data…
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Are you one of the estimated 66% of people who use the same password for multiple accounts? It's understandable, as…
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One of the scariest things that can happen to you financially is when someone steals your identity. Suddenly, your bank…
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The United States Census Bureau counts every resident in the U.S. every 10 years. But did you know there's another…
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Data breaches have become so commonplace that it's easy to underestimate how dangerous they are to our financial health, according…
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Hopefully, you know by now that freezing your credit is the best way to protect your identity and finances from…
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Have you ever been asked to share your email address to get a discount or other offer? People are becoming…
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Whether you received an alert that your passwords are available on the dark web or you just want to practice…
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What was the inspiration for the last password you created for an online account? It's human nature to reflect fondly…
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If you use the mobile payment app Cash App, money expert Clark Howard has a warning that could save you…
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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions by money expert Clark Howard. Ask Clark: A…
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In this digital age, our data is being mined like never before. One website that compiles information about you —…
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Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
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Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
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Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
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Time is almost up for consumers to file a claim related to the Equifax data breach. The deadline is January…
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Google is taking its security measures up a notch with the expansion of its password checker. Previously, users had to…
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You may have seen ads for credit bureau Experian's Dark Web Scan service and wondered if it's something you should…
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After a series of scandals related to Facebook privacy, the company has been trying to regain user confidence by empowering them…
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A massive data breach at Capital One Financial Corporation is impacting more than 100 million people in the U.S. and Canada,…
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If you have a Flickr account, your image may be included in a vast facial recognition database created by IBM.…