Privacy Guard didn’t make our rating of the best identity theft protection services in 2026, but this unique approach may be attractive to specific users looking to supplement existing coverage.

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit ...

This is an incredibly broad approach to identity theft protection, but it will cost you. The ID Watchdog Premium Plan costs $21.95 per month, with a discount available to annual subscribers that ...

Every 22 seconds, someone falls victim to identity theft, making early detection and a fast response more critical than ever.

Here are the best identity theft protection services to identify breaches and mitigate potential damage in 2026.

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...

Competing with rival data removal services, Aura has a lot of additional features that are worth checking out ...

“Hey, Kim, I just was notified that my personal data was part of the recent SimonMed data breach. My data’s already out there from another breach. Does it even matter anymore?” — Sara in Newport Beach ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in your name. Kim Komando explains why layers of protection are the only way to ...