Digital Security 101

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

Your personal information is easily available online to anyone who knows where to look — unless you take these steps to secure your online identity.

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.

Aura and LifeLock are two of the most trusted names in identity theft protection, but there are nuances to their coverage that you should be aware of.

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.

Credit monitoring apps help track your credit score, warn you of fraud, and educate you about building credit — but not all are worth your time and money.

Free Dark Web scanners can only do so much. Use these tools to dig deeper into the Dark Web and learn how at risk you are of scams and identity theft.

If you receive a Dark Web alert or data breach notification, you should act quickly to freeze your credit, update passwords, and look for signs of fraud