Children are especially vulnerable to identity theft because those under the age of 18 typically do not have credit reports. This gives thieves a blank slate to apply for government benefits, open a ...

Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving many individuals feeling increasingly vulnerable. The Trump administration's efforts to make changes at agencies like ...

Freezing your credit might feel like a hassle, but it’s well worth it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a credit freeze can protect you from identity theft, internet fraud and other ...

A credit freeze can be a pivotal step to protect yourself from identity theft. When you have a freeze on your credit reports, lenders can’t view them in response to an application for new credit — and ...

USDoD, a hacking group, has allegedly stolen billions of records from millions of people, including their Social Security numbers. The hack happened in or around April 2024, according to a ...

You're probably aware of the major data breaches suffered by AT&T and National Public Data last year. But did you know that data breaches can happen anywhere -- even at your kid's school? PowerSchool, ...

And it's an expensive crime to combat. Resolving a case of identity fraud costs a household an average of $1,128, according to Javelin — $752 for the fraud itself and $376 in out-of-pocket charges.