What is LifeLock and how does it protect against identity theft?

LifeLock is a comprehensive identity theft protection service that guards individuals' sensitive information by offering a suite of monitoring and alert systems, along with recovery assistance in the event of identity theft. It keeps an eye on various areas where identity theft could potentially occur, such as financial transactions, credit applications, and activity on the dark web. Alerts are sent to subscribers if suspicious activities are detected that may indicate their personal information has been compromised. In addition to monitoring, LifeLock provides its members with identity restoration support — including a dedicated identity restoration specialist if needed — and insurance coverage for certain expenses incurred in reclaiming their identity. This multi-layered approach helps protect consumers from the potentially devastating effects of identity theft by catching issues early and providing resources to address them quickly.