Top 3 Solutions to Safeguard Against Identity Theft

In today's digital age, managing personal data online offers both convenience and risk. Strangers can potentially clone your identity from cloud data and exploit it for illegal financial activities. Protecting your sensitive information has become essential to avoid financial and personal loss.

LifeLock
Established in 2005 and acquired by Norton in 2017, LifeLock provides identity theft monitoring combined with Norton 360 antivirus protection. It includes credit monitoring, account locking, and freeze options, allowing users to lock their credit files if they misplace their cards or wallets.

Additional features include parental controls for minors at $5.99/month and a $1 million identity theft insurance. Its premium Ultimate Plus plan is priced at $34.99 monthly.

Identity GuardLeveraging IBM's Watson AI, Identity Guard anticipates potential threats from social media activity, articles, or ads that may contain viruses. It offers real-time threat notifications and safe browsing tools for online payments. Monthly plans range from $3.60 to $12, covering families and insuring up to $1 million per plan.

IdentityForceThis longstanding company, founded in 1978, offers identity protection for individuals and businesses. Its services include social media monitoring, protection against tax and medical identity theft, mobile threats, and assistance with credit report fraud. The UltraSecure+Credit plan, available at $23.95/month, includes a mobile app and credit freeze features.

Other comparable services include myFico, IDShield, IdentityIQ, and ID Watchdog.