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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.

Did someone take or share an intimate image or video of you without your consent? That’s known as nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. If that’s happened to you or someone you know, here’s information to help you decide what to do.

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.

Malware is one of the biggest threats to the security of your computer, tablet, phone, and other devices. Learn how to protect yourself, how to tell if your device has malware, and how to remove it.

Do you think an abusive partner or ex is monitoring you through your phone? They might be using stalkerware to secretly track your device activity. Learn more about stalkerware, how to tell if it’s on your device, and what to do if it is.

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

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.

Public Wi-Fi networks, or hotspots, in coffee shops, malls, airports, hotels, and other places are convenient. In the early days of the internet, they often weren’t secure. But things have changed. Here’s what you need to know about your safety when you connect to a public Wi-Fi network.

There are steps you can take to secure your home security camera. Read on to learn more. 

Here's what you can do to keep your voice assistant and recordings private and secure. 

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.

Use two-factor authentication to protect your accounts from hackers.

Tech support scammers want you to pay them to fix a non-existent computer problem. Learn how to avoid and report tech support scams.

Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact you through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a relationship with you to build up trust, sometimes talking or chatting several times a day. Then, they make up a story and ask for money. Learn how to avoid romance scams.

Steps that can help protect your internet-connected devices.

Before you trade in, sell, give away, or recycle your phone, remove your personal information.

How to remove your personal information from your computer so it doesn’t end up in the hands of an identity thief.