Every 22 seconds, someone falls victim to identity theft, making early detection and a fast response more critical than ever.

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

Privacy Guard didn’t make our rating of the best identity theft protection services in 2026, but this unique approach may be attractive to specific users looking to supplement existing coverage.

Value Plan Identity Guard’s Value Plan is the definition of a solid, affordable, entry-level identity theft protection plan. It offers something from all three categories of ide ...

Instnt, the world’s first identity fraud loss insurance solution, is teaming up with its industry partners to host a live webinar, “Protecting Margins: Identity Fraud Panel Discussion,” on November 13 ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. BOSTON, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CyEx, a leading provider of cyber and data breach response solutions, today ...

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With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

Financial fraud loss is on the rise. In 2024, 40% of financial institutions saw an increase in fraud-related losses compared to 2023. The cost of fraud loss for financial institutions goes beyond ...

Identity theft has evolved far beyond stolen wallets and phishing emails. Criminals are now using an ever-increasing variety of tools that include AI-powered scams and deepfake videos to open accounts ...