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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. It’s best to do your banking and shopping at home, but if you have to use public Wi-Fi, consider using a VPN (virtual private network) that encrypts your activity. Change your passwords. Bottom line.

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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager. Use a VPN: If you need to transmit sensitive information online, look into a VPN provider, or see if your workplace can provide one.

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