Digital Security 101

Start by deleting unknown apps, updating your software, and running a security scan. Change passwords to any affected accounts and turn on 2FA.

DeleteMe was one of the first services to help users remove personal information from data brokers — but some competitors do more to keep you safe online.

Signs of a hacked phone include reduced battery life, higher data usage, unusual device behavior, new apps, locked accounts, or receiving 2FA codes.

If you receive an alert on your mobile device stating that your password has been leaked in a data breach, you need to secure your accounts ASAP.

Stalkerware — or spyware — gives hackers or abusive partners an excessive amount of access to your devices and data, and needs to be dealt with carefully.

While you can pay for an ad-free YouTube experience with YouTube Premium, third-party extensions and privacy-focused browsers are often cheaper and better.

Ads and pop-ups aren’t just annoying; they can also put your online privacy and safety at risk — luckily you can block them on almost every platform.

Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.