Best Identity Theft Protection Services (Tested 2026)

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

IdentityIQ $1 Free Trial for 2026 Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring Services

Temecula, CA, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IdentityIQ today announced the launch of its IdentityIQ $1 free trial program ...
ABC7 San Francisco

With identity theft on the rise, is ID theft protection worth it? And how does it work?

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We've all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Because it's on the rise, it's not surprising that companies are trying to cash in by ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

How do I protect myself from identity theft?

Identity theft protection services cannot prevent fraud, but consumers can take practical steps to reduce their vulnerability to criminals. Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security ...

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit ...
CNET

Identity Theft Protection vs. Antivirus: Where to Spend First

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Learn about important steps you can take to prevent your identity from being stolen. Follow these 11 tips to reduce your ...