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How to Protect Your Personal Information Online
Protecting your personal information online involves multiple layers — from the data already published about you through public records to the credentials you use to access online accounts.
This guide covers the most impactful steps in order of priority, starting with the layer most commonly overlooked: your data broker profile.
Most People Overlook Their Data Broker Profile
While most people focus on password strength and social media privacy settings, they ignore the most widely accessible source of their personal information: data broker profiles that list their address, phone number, and relatives for anyone to look up.
These profiles are used for identity fraud, social engineering, and targeted harassment — and they exist without your knowledge or consent.
Prioritize Broker Removal, Then Secure Your Accounts
Start with a free CypherAvoid scan to see your data broker exposure. Then activate Lifetime Protection to pursue removal across major broker platforms while monitoring for dark web credential exposure.
With your broker profile reduced, account-level security measures like 2FA and password managers become significantly more effective.
Run Exposure Scan
Start with a free scan — no account required. Pricing only appears if you choose Lifetime Protection.