Secure yourself
Protecting yourself is hard in these tech times. From ID theft to data breaches, computer crimes are skyrocketing, and there are conflicting reports on the best ways to secure your own information. Get a little peace of mind with CNET's guide to the best ways to secure yourself and your data.
Inside this online guide:
- Keeping your identity safe online and off
- Secure and simple: WPS-enabled routers
- Going beyond the credit report request
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