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An abusive partner or ex-partner could use apps and programs known as stalkerware to secretly track your device and your online activity. Find out how to tell if someone’s using stalkerware to track you and what to do about it.

Did someone share, or threaten to share, an intimate photo or video of you without your permission? Did this happen to your child? If that’s happened to you or someone you know, here’s information to help you decide what to do.

Tech support scammers try to scare you into believing there’s a problem with your computer. They tell lies to get your financial information or remote access to your computer. Their goal is to steal your money, or worse, steal your identity.

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help protect you from identity theft. They can also help stop someone who stole your identity from continuing to misuse it. Credit freezes and fraud alerts work in different ways. Learn the differences, how to place a freeze or alert, and how long they last. Your personal situation will determine which one is right for you.

Learn how to protect yourself from malware.

Youville is a free, downloadable, standards-based, in-class educational program. It’s designed to help kids ages 8-12 develop and apply analytical skills through a series of fun and challenging activities.

Chances are the kids in your life play, or want to play, video games, including games in immersive spaces like virtual or augmented reality. Game ratings and reviews, parental controls, and other tools are available to help you learn more and talk about video games with the kids in your life.

When you decide your kid is ready for a cell phone, here are some tools to help you think about setting limits, keeping them safe, and teaching them how to use their phones responsibly.

Here’s how to protect your accounts with strong passwords and other security methods.

Your personal information is valuable. That’s why hackers and scammers try to steal it. Follow this advice to protect the personal information on your devices and in your online accounts.

Learn what tax identity theft is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if it happens to you.

Learn what identity theft is, how to protect yourself against it, and how to know if someone stole your identity.

Learn ways to helps kids reduce the risks that come with socializing online.

There are lots of ways to protect your personal information and data from scammers. But what happens if your email or social media account gets hacked? Here are some quick steps to help you recover your email or social media account.