Digital Security 101

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

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

The data broker industry runs on a grey-area business model, propped up by weak privacy laws — but there are steps you can take to protect your data.

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

Guardio has gained popularity for its browser-based approach to digital security — but it has limitations when it comes to other online threats.

Free Dark Web scanners can tell you if your data is at risk — but 24/7 monitoring is the best way to take action if your information has been leaked.