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Family Safety

Youtube Kids is Not as Safe as You Think!

When you need a moment of peace, handing your child a tablet and letting them watch YouTube Kids might seem like an easy solution. However, what you don’t know could be impacting them in ways you never expected. From inappropriate and overly sexualized content to excessive screen time that encourages unhealthy media consumption, we’ll explore the risks and the steps you can take to keep your child safe.

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Identity & Financial

Preventing and Responding to Tax Refund Fraud

Tax refund fraud occurs when criminals use stolen personal information to file fraudulent tax returns and claim refunds. This crime can cause financial distress, delays in legitimate tax refunds, and even long-term identity theft issues. So what are the threats and steps you can take to prevent this fraud?

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Family Safety

Predators on Roblox: The Unseen Threat Parents Need to Know About

More than 500,000 predators are active online every day, and many could be attempting to communicate with your child on platforms like Roblox. The game’s open design allows users to create and code custom rooms, which unfortunately means your child could potentially be lured into spaces containing sexually explicit content. How does this happen on Roblox, and what steps can you take as a parent to shield your child from these threats?

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Online Privacy

Scams Created by AI are Fooling Over 50% of Their Targets

Unsurprisingly, AI is being leveraged by cybercriminals to create cunning, convincing, and highly effective scams. They’re so effective that they’re fooling half of their intended victims. Here’s what to watch out for and how you can try to avoid falling for these sophisticated scams.

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