Digital Security 101

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

Despite LifeLock’s recognizable brand name and IdentityForce’s backing by a major credit bureau, both have issues you should know about before buying.

LifeLock’s new offering is a budget-friendly plan for identity alerts and restoration only — which means it's missing critical features that keep you safe.

Aura and IdentityForce both offer "all-in-one" solutions to protect your identity — but there are specific differences that make one the clear winner.

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

Your personal information — including your email, phone number, and even SSN — can be compromised in a data breach or hack, putting you at risk of fraud.

Identity theft insurance helps reimburse stolen funds, legal fees, and other recovery costs associated with ID fraud. Coverage may vary by plan.

If someone used your personal information and SSN to file taxes, you need to report the issues immediately and protect yourself against identity theft.