Digital Security 101

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Identity Theft

How Much Does LifeLock Really Cost? Read Before You Buy

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

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March 31, 2025
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Identity Theft

IdentityForce vs. LifeLock in 2025: What You Need To Know

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

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March 25, 2025
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Identity Theft

How To Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

If scammers use stolen information to file taxes in your name, it can cost you time, energy, and even money — unless you put protective measures in place.

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January 27, 2025
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Identity Theft

What To Do If You Receive a Data Breach Alert

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.

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January 15, 2025
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Identity Theft

Is Allstate Identity Protection Worth It? What To Know

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

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January 6, 2025
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Identity Theft

PrivacyGuard Review: What You Need To Know Before Buying

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

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December 18, 2024
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Identity Theft

How To Repair Your Credit After Identity Theft

Did an identity thief ruin your credit with fraudulent charges? Here’s what you can do to repair your credit score after identity theft.

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December 17, 2024
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Identity Theft

Aura vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Choose

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

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December 13, 2024

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