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

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 ...

Experian’s Premium Plan and Experian’s Family Plan both offer a seven-day free trial for new users. You’ll need to input a payment method to sign up, and if you do not cancel within the trial period, ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

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Consumer privacy and security company ExpressVPN has launched Identity Defender, a suite of identity theft alert and protection solutions for U.S.-based users. According to the Federal Trade ...

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Webroot - a cybersecurity company that provides integrated device, privacy, and identity protection solutions designed to help individuals and families safeguard their personal data and digital lives ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Named Identity Defender, ExpressVPN's ID theft protection ...

Identity theft can sound like something straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A mysterious hacker breaking into a bank account or a con artist slipping through airport security with nothing but a ...

Money’s top picks for identity theft protection services.