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Taxpayers targeted in new Inflation Refund text scam — what you need to know and how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.

I'm a security editor and here's how I stopped a phishing attempt 1,900 miles away from home
By Amber Bouman published
A security editor never rests: Here's how I managed to stop phishing attempt while on vacation, nearly 2,000 miles away from home.

McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe online
By Brian Nadel published
McAfee+ Ultimate combines identity theft protection with McAfee’s security tools for comprehensive online security.

LifeLock identity theft protection review: All the features you could ever want
By Brian Nadel published
With a vast array of features, a longstanding reputation and a digital shield that includes antivirus add-ons, LifeLock aims to do it all but this comes at a top-tier price.

Fake WhatsApp and TikTok apps are trying to fool Android users into downloading spyware — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman published
The ClayRat spyware is tricking Android users into infecting their devices by impersonating popular apps.

Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus identity theft protection review: Taking online security to the next level
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender’s Ultimate Security Plus Extended pairs the company’s antivirus software with identity theft protection from TransUnion for comprehensive online protection.

IdentityForce identity theft protection review: All the basics for less
By Brian Nadel published
IdentityForce’s identity theft features are informative and detailed but the service lacks the malware and VPN protection offered by others.

IDShield identity theft protection review: An efficient and affordable option for basic coverage
By Brian Nadel published
IDShield offers the basics of identity theft protection as well as some good features for online safety but lacks some essentials you may want.
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