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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit ...

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 ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Should you use data removal or identity monitoring? We break down when to use each and which makes sense for you.

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. Experian's IdentityWorks offers an easy way to trial ...