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Disposing of Records That Contain Personal Information
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Disposing of Records Containing Personal Information

Almost everyone has records containing personal information (Social Security number, financial information…
Making a Good Password
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Making a Good Password

Passwords can be your first line of defense against stolen personal information (phone data, banking…
Preparing for a Disaster
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Preparing for a Disaster

Nobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long…
Reducing Spam
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Reducing Spam

While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the…
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Can a store require me to scan my driver’s license to return a purchase?

Yes. Many stores do this to help identify patterns of return fraud and abuse. Read our article for more…
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Do I have to show my ID when I buy something with a credit card?

With Visa and MasterCard, no. They both have rules that limit stores from requiring you to show your ID as a…
Protecting Yourself From Ransomware
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Protecting Yourself From Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that locks the you out of your computer or mobile device—demanding payment…
Keeping Your Phone More Secure
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Securing Your Phone

As phones (and other mobile devices) have become indispensable parts of our lives, it's increasingly…

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