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Online Privacy and Security
Understanding online privacy, how to protect your devices from hackers and threats, and how to avoid common online scams.
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.
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.
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.