What to Do After a Data Breach: Identity Monitoring Steps for the First 72 Hours
A breach email hits your inbox. A retailer “regrets to inform you.” Your employer “noticed unusual activity.” A password reset you didn’t request appears at 2:13 a.m. In that moment, most people do one of two things: Both reactions can lead to the same outcome: identity theft that shows up weeks later as a new […]
Why Free Identity Protection Fails Once Your Data Is Out There (2026 Reality Check)
Most people don’t ignore identity theft because they’re careless. They ignore it because they assume they’ll notice when something is wrong — a strange charge, a new account, a credit score drop. But in 2026, that assumption is exactly what criminals count on. Here’s the hard truth: once your personal information is circulating, free tools […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Identity Without Paying for a Service (And When It Stops Being Enough)
Most people underestimate how exposed their identity really is. In 2026, your data doesn’t just leak — it gets collected, copied, repackaged, and resold across hundreds of platforms you’ve never heard of. You can take several free steps to reduce your risk, and they absolutely help.But here’s the truth nobody says out loud: Free protects […]
