Think a credit freeze is enough? In 2026, it's not. Understand the crucial differences between an SSN lock and a credit ...

Equifax has made good on its promise of free, lifelong credit locks following last year’s massive data breach. The reception to its new “Lock & Alert” feature — which lets users simply click or swipe ...

If your personal information is exposed in a data breach or you are the victim of identity fraud, a recommended step to take is freezing your credit. A credit freeze "is a restriction you can put on ...

Keeping your personal information safe can feel like a futile battle. Even if you do everything right, a data breach could leak your information, and in turn allow criminals to buy it on the dark web ...

Thanks to large data breaches in recent years, both credit freezes and credit locks are gaining in popularity. Both tools stop lenders from accessing your credit information and can be removed and ...

Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to help you navigate the benefits of locking or freezing your credit. Which is right for you? Military Times © 2026 ...