Digital Security 101

A data breach alert tells you what information was leaked and provides guidance on how to stay safe — but there’s more you can do to protect yourself.

While Allstate is well-known for car and home protection, its identity monitoring may not offer some of the usability available in newer products.

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

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

If hackers gain access to your personal info, they can target your most sensitive online accounts — from online banking to your email or social media.

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

While it’s nearly impossible to prevent your personal information from ending up online, you can take steps to secure your accounts before it’s too late.

While it’s nearly impossible to remove your leaked data from the Dark Web, you can take steps to protect yourself against the consequences of a data leak.