Alina Benny

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

Alina Benny is a writer and editor at Aura, covering the gamut of security topics for the company, including online safety, identity theft, and fraud. Before Aura, she oversaw part of Nextiva’s marketing efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content marketing. Twitter: @heyabenny

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Alina Benny

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Credit & Finance

What Is a Credit Card Skimmer? How To Spot & Avoid Skimming

Card skimming in the United States surged by 700% in the first half of 2022. Here’s how to identify credit card skimmers right away.

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October 30, 2023
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Family Safety

YouTube Parental Controls: 4 Ways To (Easily) Get Started

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to set up YouTube parental controls, so your kids can enjoy a safe online experience.

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October 10, 2023
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Fraud

Investment Fraud: 22 Scams To Know of (and Avoid) Right Now

This article will review the most common types of investment fraud, how they work, and key warning signs to watch out for.

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August 30, 2023
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Internet Security

How Do Data Breaches Happen? What Can You Do About Them?

There were 4,145 publicly disclosed breaches in 2021 alone, representing over 22 billion compromised data records. How do data breaches happen?

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July 10, 2023
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Fraud

What Are Steam Card Scams? How Can You Avoid Them?

While Steam gift cards are typically used to buy video games sold by the gaming platform, they can also be used in various card scams.

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July 5, 2023
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Fraud

20+ Early Warning Signs That All Point to a Job Scam

It’s hard to spot a phony recruiter, if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Watch out for these red flags and learn how to identify job scams right away.

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June 7, 2023