Digital Security 101

PrivacyGuard has provided identity and credit protection services for over three decades — but it has fallen behind more modern (and affordable) providers.

Three-bureau credit monitoring is an essential tool if you’ve been the victim of identity theft or a data breach — but not all services are equal.

Almost every online website and service tracks you in some way — but while trackers are mostly harmless, they can put your privacy and identity at risk.

While both services share common features, there are fundamental differences between their levels of service, plan options, and pricing.

Facebook has built-in tools that can help you quickly determine if your account has been hacked (and regain access if it has been compromised).

Your digital footprint can expose you to scams, hacking, and identity theft — unless you take steps to find out what’s in your footprint and stay safe.

Guardio advertises a “new way” to protect against online threats — but is its browser-based security might not be enough for many modern online threats.

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