Digital Security 101

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

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.

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.

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.