Identity Theft Protection

Understanding Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud without your permission. Thieves use stolen identities to open credit cards, take out loans, rent apartments, or commit other financial crimes. Identity theft is more common than many realize. Millions of Americans experience identity theft annually. The financial and emotional impact can be severe, but recovery is possible with the right approach. Types of Identity Theft Financial Identity Theft: ...

Understanding Password Breaches A password breach occurs when attackers gain unauthorized access to user credential databases and expose passwords to the public. Major breaches happen frequently—in 2024, billions of credentials were exposed through various security incidents. When a password breach happens, attackers obtain your password in plain text or encrypted form. Even encrypted passwords can be cracked using specialized tools if the encryption is weak. Once attackers have your credentials, they can attempt to access your accounts, commit identity theft, or sell the credentials to other criminals. ...