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.

Despite LifeLock’s recognizable brand name and IdentityForce’s backing by a major credit bureau, both have issues you should know about before buying.

LifeLock’s new offering is a budget-friendly plan for identity alerts and restoration only — which means it's missing critical features that keep you safe.

Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences that make one the clear winner.

Identity Guard is one of the original (and best) identity theft protection services — but you still might be better off with one of these alternatives.

As soon as you know your personal data is compromised, change your passwords, enable 2FA, freeze your credit, and monitor your accounts for fraud.

Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.