Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

How To Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

If scammers use stolen information to file taxes in your name, it can cost you time, energy, and even money — unless you put protective measures in place.

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January 27, 2026
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Identity Theft

How Do Scammers Get Your Personal Information?

Billions of pieces of personally identifiable information (PII) are leaked every year, putting Americans at risk of identity theft, fraud, and scams.

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January 12, 2026
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Identity Theft

Is NordProtect Worth It? What You Need To Know

NordProtect is the latest service to enter the crowded market for identity theft protection — but its limitations pose concerns for potential customers.

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January 7, 2026
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Identity Theft

The Top 9 LifeLock Alternatives of 2026 (Rated & Reviewed)

Prospective LifeLock customers should weigh the company’s well-known brand name against its past data security concerns and lack of transparent pricing.

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December 17, 2025
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Identity Theft

Is Kroll Monitoring Legitimate? What You Need to Know

Kroll provides identity monitoring to customers of companies impacted by data breaches — but its lack of features could make you think twice before signing up.

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November 4, 2025
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Identity Theft

How Much Does LifeLock Really Cost? Read Before You Buy

LifeLock offers strong protection against identity thieves, but its pricing plans are confusing and costly compared to alternatives like Aura.

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October 20, 2025
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Identity Theft

The 8 Best Identity Guard Alternatives (Rated and Reviewed)

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

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October 17, 2025
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Identity Theft

Is LifeLock Worth It? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

LifeLock is a well-known name in identity theft protection, though its pricing and past security issues may prompt you to explore other options.

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October 1, 2025

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