Digital Security 101

Your ID contains enough sensitive personal information to steal your identity, access your bank accounts, and forge official documents in your name.

The identity theft recovery process involves freezing your credit, filing an official report, disputing fraudulent transactions and securing your accounts.

Fraudsters have more ways than ever to steal your identity. But by learning their scams, you can help keep your identity, finances, and family safe.

ID Watchdog offers one of the best insurance policies in the industry — but its lack of digital security and questionable data policies are problematic.

IdentityIQ offers one of the most affordable basic plans for ID theft protection — but can leave you vulnerable even on its higher-priced plans.

Criminals can use your identity during crimes and leave you with a criminal record. Learn about the risks of criminal identity theft and how to prevent it.

LifeLock no longer offers a “LifeLock Seniors” product — which raises the questions: Is LifeLock right for older Americans? And how much does it cost?

AARP offers a discounted version of LifeLock to its customers — but with limitations that could leave you vulnerable to hacking, identity theft, and fraud.