Most U.S. data breach disclosures explain what information was leaked and any protective steps available to consumers. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission advises that after a breach ...

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

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Aura lost 900,000 customer records to hackers in March 2026. If you're rethinking your identity protection, here are the best Aura alternatives we've ...

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A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in your name. Kim Komando explains why layers of protection are the only way to ...

“Hey, Kim, I just was notified that my personal data was part of the recent SimonMed data breach. My data’s already out there from another breach. Does it even matter anymore?” — Sara in Newport Beach ...