TransUnion, one of the major credit bureaus in the U.S., reported a hack at the tail end of August—personal details of 4.4 ...

As a personal finance editor covering identity theft, I knew freezing my credit would make it harder for cybercriminals to open a new account in my name. But I still went back and forth on freezing my ...

Worried about identity theft? Freezing your credit might be the answer. Every day, we hear of data breaches putting thousands or more people at risk for identity theft. The more companies that have ...

Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime ...

Identity theft is a serious crime that can have long-lasting impacts on the victim — so what do you do if the perpetrator is ...

Data breaches, financial fraud and internet crime have increased in recent years, so now’s the time to review how to protect your finances. If you haven’t already frozen your credit to prevent ...

In 2007, the State of New Mexico began making available to its residents a new tool designed make it more difficult for ...

Freezing your credit might feel like a hassle, but it’s well worth it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a ...

A July cyberattack on TransUnion exposed personal data from over 4.4 million people. The credit bureau began sending letters ...

Security freezes, often called credit freezes, are “absolutely” the best way to prevent criminals from using your personal information to open new accounts in ...

Getting a credit freeze is simple, but you might want to think twice about it if you're thinking of buying a home. Data security breaches and changes in government policies are on the rise, leaving ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Every few months, we hear about another data breach that exposes the personal information of millions of people. But the most recent discovery is massive. Security researchers ...