Recent Articles About Identity Theft Prevention

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20 Biggest Data Breaches of 2022 You Should Know

These are the 20 biggest data breaches of 2022 you should know about.

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How To File a Police Report for Identity Theft [Step-by-Step Guide]

Reporting Identity theft to the police provides you with proof that this type of fraud occurred.

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Complete Guide to Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring

Protecting your identity is crucial, and steps like keeping tabs on your credit report can help.

How to Dispute a Collections Notice: A Complete Guide

If you get a collection notice you don't believe is valid, you need to know the smartest way to respond.

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“Digital Driver’s License and Registration Please”: Are Mobile Licenses Secure?

As more states roll out digital driver’s licenses, security and privacy concerns have cropped up. Find out how secure your personal information is with a digital driver’s license.

What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen (and 7 Signs It Might Be)

Act fast if you suspect identity theft to minimize damage and protect yourself.

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Passwordless Authentication: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Passwordless authentication could be the key to helping prevent the majority of data breaches.

Complete Guide to Credit Report Disputes

If there's inaccurate information on your credit report, you can dispute it.

Afraid Your Identity Has Been Stolen? Here's How To Find Out

Identity theft can wreak havoc on your finances, so it could pay to check whether your information has fallen into the wrong hands.

Don't Let a Lost Social Security Card Lead to Identity Theft

Your Social Security number is one of your most important pieces of private information, so losing your Social Security card could have consequences.

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What Is Personally Identifiable Information? (And How To Protect Yours)

Personally identifiable information could make you vulnerable to identity theft if not managed carefully.

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What Is a Data Breach? (And What To Do If Your Data Is Stolen)

Hackers try to steal data approximately every 39 seconds. Learn how data breaches happen, and what you can do to safeguard your digital information — and identity.

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How to Turn Off Google Password Manager (And Why You Might Want To)

You might want to learn how to turn off Google Password Manager if you use another password manager or share device access with someone else.

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How To Create a Strong Password (With Examples of Good Passwords)

Learn how to create a strong password to help keep your information safe and secure.

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What Is a Password Manager? (And Do I Need One?)

Learn how password managers help secure your online data and which features you can expect from a premium service.

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10 Tips for Protecting Your Identity on the Internet

Cybercrime could cost you, but there are ways to fight online identity theft.