Category: Data & Privacy
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Selling an Old Phone? Wipe It Like You Mean It
Before you sell or trade in an old phone, back it up, unlink your accounts, pull the SIM, and factory reset. The FTC’s checklist, explained step by step.
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Two-Factor Logins: Which Accounts to Lock Down First
Multifactor authentication blocks hackers even when your password leaks. The federal cyber agency’s advice on which accounts to protect first.
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Freezing a Child’s Credit: Why It Matters and How
A child’s clean credit file is a prize for identity thieves. Federal law lets parents freeze a minor’s credit for free at all three bureaus.
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Data Brokers Sell Your Profile: Where to Opt Out
Data brokers compile and sell profiles on nearly every American. The opt-outs that actually work, from prescreened offers to California’s new DROP tool.
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After a Data Breach: The First Five Moves to Make
Got a breach notice? The order of operations matters. Five moves, from freezing your credit to an IRS IP PIN, that close the doors thieves walk through.