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

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Experian's IdentityWorks offers an easy way to trial ...

How safe is your information online? Lifestyle Expert Jennifer Bonner offers super important tips from Webroot to help safeguard your online identity during Cyber Securtiy Awareness Month and beyond.

Digital identity theft is faster and more scalable than traditional fraud, targeting centralized systems that store vast amounts of sensitive data. Identity solutions using blockchain reduce exposure ...

The PowerSchool ransomware attack affects millions of students and teachers across 6500+ school districts in the U.S. and Canada. The law firm Wolf Haldenstein has revealed that it fell victim to a ...

In 2025, online identity protection has become both a necessity and an art form. Between sophisticated fingerprinting systems, AI-driven tracking, and cross-device profiling, simply masking an IP ...

Identity theft is a major problem -- and it's only gotten worse since the onset of the pandemic as criminals find new and creative ways to extract your personal information online. The good news is ...

In 2024, LoanDepot, a prominent mortgage lender, fell victim to a significant data breach. Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the company’s systems, compromising the personal information of nearly ...

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 ...