The tactics of cybercriminals evolve constantly. One attack vector growing rapidly in both scope and sophistication is known as SIM Swap, and criminals are using it to target your personal information through your mobile devices.

SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module, and it’s essentially your digital fingerprint. SIM cards are inserted directly into your phone, while eSIM-enabled devices store this information inside the phone digitally.

Cybersecurity may not be the most common topic around the dinner table, but it deserves to be.

Bad actors are targeting internet users across the board with a variety of tactics to gain access to the information you and your family members share online, store on devices, and may unwittingly provide to these criminals.

Parenting is difficult in the digital age, when a world of information—both helpful and harmful—is available at your children’s fingertips. But there is a silver lining.

Getting a tax refund means you’re in a prime spot to make meaningful investments in your family’s future. And with internet access now essential for virtually every work and school scenario they encounter, as well as entertainment and safety, upgrading your connectivity will position your home team for success.

Whether you're looking to upgrade devices, enhance communication or improve digital security, here are some smart ways to use your tax refund to keep your family connected.

The mindless gaze. We’ve all seen it, and many of us have done it ourselves. But when our children are staring at screens for hours, it brings a whole new level of worry for parents: “How much time should my kid spend in front of a screen?” 

Millions of income tax refunds are streaming into bank accounts and mailboxes across the U.S., and chances are you’re one of the recipients. With the average check exceeding $3,000 in 2024, you have a lot of options of how to spend it.

But before you blow it all, consider channeling your tax refund into something with a lasting impact.