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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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What is medical identity theft, and how can you protect yourself?
We often picture stolen cards and drained bank accounts when we think about identity theft. In health care, the risks can go further. If someone uses your medical identity to get treatment, fill presc...
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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...
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Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption: What’s the difference and why it matters
Encryption isn’t just one thing; it comes in different forms, and two of the most important are symmetric and asymmetric encryption. Both play a huge role in keeping data safe, but they do it in ver...
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How to report identity theft: A step-by-step guide
Discovering that someone’s stolen your identity can feel overwhelming, like your whole life’s been turned upside down overnight. But you don’t have to face it alone, and you can take back contro...
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Email address found on the dark web? Here’s what to do
Finding out your email has surfaced on the dark web can feel unsettling. On its own, it doesn’t mean your bank accounts or logins are in immediate danger, but it’s a sign that your personal data h...
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What to do if your Social Security number is on the dark web
Your Social Security number (SSN) is a unique, nine-digit code that unlocks many parts of your life: it’s how you open bank accounts, apply for credit, or file taxes. If it shows up on the dark web,...
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Multi-hop VPN: Is it smarter than switching servers?
Using a VPN is a great way to protect your privacy online, but sometimes people wonder whether routing traffic through more than one server adds meaningful benefits. A multi-hop VPN can be useful in c...
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How to check if someone is using my identity: 7 essential steps
Identity theft is more common than ever, with millions of people falling victim each year. The fallout can be devastating: fraudsters might open bank accounts, apply for loans, take out credit cards, ...
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What can someone do with your Social Security number?
Your Social Security number (SSN) isn’t just another piece of ID: it’s basically the key that unlocks a lot of your personal life. It’s tied to your taxes, bank accounts, healthcare, and even yo...
