Digital Security 101

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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

How To Protect Your Bank Account From Identity Theft

Scammers will go to any length to get access to your accounts and financial information. Here’s how to protect your bank account from identity theft.

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August 10, 2023
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Identity Theft

What Is Synthetic Identity Theft? (and How To Protect Yourself)

Criminals combine stolen and fake information to create "synthetic" identities. But while the IDs are fake, they can do real damage to you.

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August 9, 2023
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Identity Theft

Identity Theft of a Deceased Person [Recovery, Legal Action]

Obituaries and death notices are lucrative prowling grounds for scammers. Prevent the identity theft of a deceased person by taking these steps.

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July 26, 2023
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Identity Theft

Fingerprint Identity Theft: How To Keep Your Devices Secure

Are fingerprints more secure than a password? Not always. Here’s how hackers use stolen fingerprints to commit identity theft (and how to protect yourself).

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July 26, 2023
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Identity Theft

What Is Medical Identity Theft? (Are You A Victim?)

Medical identity theft could cost you your life — unless you know the warning signs to look for and how to recover. Here’s what you need to know today.

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July 26, 2023
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Identity Theft

Dangers of a Stolen Birth Certificate: How To Protect Yourself

What can someone do with your birth certificate? More than you think. Here’s what to do if your birth certificate is lost, missing, or stolen.

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July 6, 2023

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