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 ...

Identity theft protection services have nearly become mandatory in 2026. Years ago, it was rare, but nowadays, identity theft is common. The digital world, as beautiful and sprawling as it is, is ...

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 ...

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Odds are good you’ve encountered an identity theft protection service in the last year, even if you weren’t looking to sign up for one. ID protection services are served up as remedies in data breach ...

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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 ...