Digital Security 101
How To Delete Your Facebook Account (and All Its Data)
While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.
No, You Can't Get Hacked By Responding To a Text Message
While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.
Why It’s Important To Check Your Credit Reports (and How To Do It)
Your credit reports can bring to light early warning signs of fraud or errors that could impact your credit score — but only if you know where to look.
How To Contact the Police About Credit Card Fraud
Police don’t always investigate credit card fraud — however, filing a fraud and identity theft report with law enforcement can help you recover lost funds.
Is Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant Worth It? [New Review]
Norton Privacy Monitor Assistant can help with data broker opt-outs, but its add-on cost and quarterly scans may not make it the best choice.
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.
8 Best Credit Monitoring Services This Year (Free & Paid)
While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.
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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How To Avoid The 15 Most Common Holiday Scams This Year
Scammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams while shopping, traveling, and giving online.
How To Protect Your Identity Online
If hackers or identity thieves gain access to your online accounts, they can impersonate you, hack your bank accounts, and steal your sensitive data.
Is Identity Guard Legit? What You Need To Know
Identity Guard has been a leader in identity theft protection for over two decades — but some newer services are challenging Identity Guard’s position.
Is IdentityForce Legit? What You Need To Know Before Buying
IdentityForce regularly appears on lists of the best identity theft protection services — but can be more expensive than more fully-featured alternatives.
Identity Guard vs. LifeLock: Everything You Need To Know
Identity Guard and LifeLock both offer all-in-one solutions to identity theft protection, but there are critical differences between them you should know.
IdentityForce vs. LifeLock: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
Despite LifeLock’s recognizable brand name and IdentityForce’s backing by a major credit bureau, both have issues you should know about before buying.