Identity theft is one of the on-going battles in cyberspace with more consumers citing billions of losses. Cybersecurity is constantly enhanced and with the addition of added features from cybersecurity and antivirus vendors, users are assured to be protected and secured more online.
Bitdefender’s Digital Identity Protection function offers proactive monitoring and scanning of potential data breaches and leaks online. Now, the said security tool will expand its functionality beyond the typical Bitdefender app. Users can sync Digital Identity Protection on their Gmail or Outlook email account.
How Does Bitdefender’s Free Digital Identity Protection Tool Work?
As users create digital footprints across different online services and websites, there is an increased risk of unauthorized leaks and breaches by hackers. Your personal information will be compromised including your email address, password, banking information, etc.
With the Digital Identity Protection, you can trace your online routes, allowing you to take action. The service will monitor your information real-time and alert you if there is a data breach.
New Integration of Digital Identity Protection Feature on Gmail and Outlook
Syncing the Bitdefender feature on your Gmail and Outlook account will expand your reach in monitoring your personal data. It will allow the service to scan more websites and track even old or dormant accounts.
Digital Identity Protection will detect which sites hold your data and enable you to request deletion of these information. It will provide updates on all your digital footprints, giving you insights on where you may have left your data online.
Wrapping Up!
All online activities where you entered any of your personal information enhances the risk of possible identity theft. Using Bitdefender will give you more than a helping hand in controlling your online activities and securing your data.
