Digital Security 101

Google Chrome includes built-in tools to help block some ads and pop-ups — but a third-party ad blocker is a better bet for an ad-free browsing experience.

Hackers use malware to infect your Mac, spy on you, or hold your sensitive files hostage — but with a few steps, you can clear your Mac of most infections.

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

While there are free credit monitoring solutions available, many have limited features that can leave you vulnerable to fraud or credit score damage.

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

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.

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.

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