Digital Security 101

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.

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

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.

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.

The time it will take to recover after your identity has been stolen will depend on what information was stolen, how it was used, and how quickly you act.

Identity theft protection services aren’t right for everyone. But if you’re a prior victim or have family members to protect, it could make sense for you.

The best way to protect yourself from identity theft is to limit the information fraudsters can find about you — after that, it’s all about playing defense.