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What is credit card fraud, and how do you protect yourself?
When a credit card is misused, the effect can be immediate. A fraud-related block or frozen account can prevent you from paying for things you need, while an unfamiliar charge can set off disputes and...
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How do I freeze my credit? A guide to security and protection
You can freeze your credit at each of the three main credit bureaus online, by phone, or by mailing your request. This prevents unauthorized access to your credit reports, especially by scammers and i...
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Is identity theft protection worth it?
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1.1 million identity theft reports. Identity theft protection services claim they can help keep you safe so you don’t become part of th...
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Who can legally ask for your Social Security number?
The vast majority of U.S. citizens and residents have a Social Security number (SSN). These nine-digit codes were introduced in the 1930s with the sole purpose of tracking people’s incomes to work o...
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What is synthetic identity theft, and how can you prevent it?
Synthetic identity theft is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-detect forms of fraud today. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone’s real personal informa...
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What is ChaCha20, and how does it work?
Every time you send a message, make an online payment, or log into a secure service, encryption is working behind the scenes to keep your data private. One of the algorithms doing this job today is Ch...
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What is data encryption?
When you log into a bank account, send a private message, or store files in the cloud, encryption is already in use. It keeps the data unreadable to anyone who isn’t meant to see it. In many data br...
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MacBook security: Complete guide to protecting your privacy and data
MacBooks come with powerful security features, like Gatekeeper and XProtect. Combined with smart privacy settings and good security habits, these features help keep your data safe and your personal in...
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Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) explained
As remote work, cloud services, and cyber threats evolve, traditional network security models are no longer enough. Zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offers a new approach to securing digital environme...
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What are zero-knowledge proofs? A complete guide
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a highly secure form of proving knowledge without transmitting the data itself. They’re often overlooked in discussions about privacy, despite their role in anonymit...
