Identity Theft Protection
Latest about Identity Theft Protection

By Anthony Spadafora Published
A database containing the criminal records and personal info of millions of Americans has been leaked online. Here’s what you need to know and how to stay safe if you’re impacted.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Scammers are taking over expired websites to launch fake stores selling shoes and apparel while also stealing customers’ credit card information.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
Popular health management platform HealthEC suffered a data breach last summer when hackers managed to gain unauthorized access to some of its systems.

By Brian Nadel Published
PrivacyGuard provides the tools and insurance you need to recover from identity theft but its merged credit reports fall short of the competition.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
The debt collector NCB has disclosed that hackers breached its systems though they also gained access to Bank of America and TD Bank customer data.

By Brian Nadel Published
Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft and these are the ones that work for me.

By Anthony Spadafora Published
These are the scams to look out for on Black Friday, how to stay safe when shopping online and what to do if you fall for a scam.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Mercedes-Benz USA disclosed that personal data of 1.6 million prospective and actual customers had been exposed online, and that about 1,000 people had very sensitive data leaked.

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection is now available as a standalone subscription or as part of Bitdefender Ultimate Security.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
The FBI issued a public-service announcement regarding scam callers who pretend to be government officials but want you to pay fines or provide sensitive information immediately.
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