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How To Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network

Your home networks might have a range of wireless devices on them — from computers and phones to IP cameras, voice assistants, smart TVs, and connected appliances. Taking some basic steps to secure your home Wi-Fi network will help protect your devices from getting hacked — and your information from getting stolen.
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Hang up on tech support calls

Jim Kreidler

It can be frustrating to have problems with your computer, especially now that so many people are working from home.

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Charity fraud awareness, here and abroad

Rosario Méndez

Today is the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW), a coordinated international effort to help charities and donors avoid charity fraud.

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Back to school: Online safety

Ari Lazarus

Now that summertime is quickly coming to an end, it’s back-to-school season.

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How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams

Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. But there are several ways to protect yourself.
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It’s showtime at the FTC!

Colleen Tressler

Videos from the Federal Trade Commission may not feature a cast of celebrity actors, but they’re still entertaining.