Digital Security 101

While McAfee is a household name for antivirus protection, Aura provides stronger all-in-one packages with faster alerts and more extensive monitoring.

While both Aura and NordProtect advertise similar features, Aura provides more extensive dark web monitoring, faster fraud alerts, and family safety.

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.

Contact the bank where the account was opened to report fraud and to close the account. Also take these steps to protect your identity and credit.

Are you the victim of identity theft or fraud? Here are the best resources to help you secure your identity, recover funds, and protect yourself.