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.

Whether you signed up for IdentityIQ and changed your mind or discovered you were enrolled in its service without your knowledge, you have options.

Preventing medical identity theft starts with locking down your health insurance information, having 2FA on related apps, and tracking your medical records.

While McAfee was once a household name for digital security, its products aren’t as well-suited to combat modern cyberthreats compared to the alternatives.

A police report is often required to dispute new accounts, fraudulent loans, and other identity theft crimes — but they can sometimes be difficult to file.

Home title protection services claim to warn you when scammers try to “steal” your deed — but only a few services are really worth your money.

While it’s impossible to completely prevent all types of identity theft, you can make yourself a much less vulnerable target with a few protective measures.