Identity Theft

The IRS is careful about communicating with you. If you receive something suspicious, it's probably one of the many IRS scams around today. Know the signs.

How many sites are there where you have an account that you no longer use? IDShield shares why you may want to consider deleting old accounts.

The COVID-19 vaccine rolling out gives scammers a new way to steal your data. Find out how to keep criminals from tricking you into giving up too much info or hard-earned money.

You have lots of important files, photos & personal info stored on your digital devices. Here's how to back up that data to keep it safe from potential loss.

Romance is in the air—so are romance scams. It's important to know the warning signs of a scam so you don't fall for fake profiles, hackers and predators.

Hackers seek to steal your info every day. One of the ways they do this is by credential stuffing. Find out how to prevent a credential stuffing attack.

Identity thieves love to steal your personal info during the holiday season. Educating yourself on common holiday scams will help you take steps to protect yourself.

Any video game console is fun entertainment for your child; but it also poses serious security risks. This is how to keep your kids safe while gaming online.

Voice cloning is used for many good reasons, like giving people a new voice using AI voice cloning. But criminals can also use them for illegal purposes.

Doorbell cameras are good for physical security, but what about the safety of your personal data?

Think twice before taking advantage of all those rewards programs. Hackers may be targeting you and engaging in loyalty fraud.

What is an election scam and how do you protect yourself? Here are 4 tips about encountering common election scams like fake polls and scam calls.

Tracking COVID-19 could help slow the spread of the virus. But is it worth the risks to our personal privacy?

Many devices have fancy ways to log in using your eyes, fingerprints or voice. Learn more about the pros and cons of these biometric login techniques.

Make sure your fancy new car isn't spying on you with data tracking and storage.

Your passwords are crucial to you and to the hackers who want to steal your info. Read some tips by IDShield on improving your password security!

You want to feel safe in your own home. Did you know your smart devices are a potential target for hackers? Protect your identity at home and away.

If you want to keep your online accounts secure, use two factor authentication. Learn how to add extra layers of security to your login process.

Knowing how to protect yourself from common ID theft threats is crucial in this technological age. These 4 tips will help you stay safe.

Minors are especially at risk of ID theft because their data is often less monitored. Take precautions to keep your children's data safe from ID thieves.

Social media is a great way to connect with friends—it's also a threat to your privacy. IDShields social media monitoring helps to keep it just as fun.

The latest Twitter hack is being called one of the most audacious cybersecurity hacks of all time. Learn from IDShield what happened and why.

Twitter got hacked, and IDShield is here to explain what happened and why the need for online protection has never been greater.