Malwarebytes
Identity Theft Protection
Identity Theft Protection for Your Digital Life
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection helps monitor personal information, detect identity threats and support recovery if your identity is compromised. It combines identity monitoring, dark web alerts, credit monitoring, identity recovery assistance and identity theft insurance with Malwarebytes security, privacy and web protection features.
Plans can also include Malwarebytes Premium Security, Privacy VPN and Browser Guard, bringing device security and identity protection together under one subscription. Individual and family options are available, with coverage and features varying by plan and location.
Protect Your Identity Against Online Threats
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection monitors personal information across online sources, including the Dark Web and other data sources associated with the illegal trading or sale of personal information. Alerts can help identify potential exposure involving email addresses, credentials, account numbers and identity information.
Monitor Credit Activity and Identity Changes
Credit monitoring can track changes such as new accounts, credit inquiries, missed payments and other activity on supported credit files. Depending on the plan and location, Malwarebytes provides access to credit reports and scores from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Get Expert Help With Identity Recovery
If identity theft occurs, Malwarebytes provides access to live agent-supported recovery and restoration services. Certified protection specialists can help with the recovery process, including paperwork, calls and lost-wallet assistance, while eligible plans include identity theft insurance for certain covered expenses and losses.
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection Features
Identity Monitoring and Dark Web Alerts
Malwarebytes monitors thousands of online sources, including Dark Web locations, black-market chat rooms, blogs and other data sources, looking for evidence that personal information is being traded or sold. Rapid alerts can help you respond when monitored information is detected.
Credit Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor supported credit activity for changes that may indicate fraudulent use of your identity. Depending on the plan, credit reporting can include one or three credit bureaus, while credit scores use the VantageScore 3.0 model.
Identity Recovery and Resolution
Live recovery specialists provide phone-based assistance following an identity theft incident. The service can help with documentation, communications and other practical steps involved in restoring an affected identity.
Identity Theft Insurance
Eligible plans provide identity theft insurance ranging from $1 million to $2 million, with coverage depending on the selected plan and applicable policy terms. The insurance can cover certain qualifying expenses, lost wages and stolen funds, subject to exclusions and conditions.
Breach IQ and Fraud Alert Assistance
Breach IQ provides a personalised safety score, risk-mitigation recommendations and alerts when personal information is identified in a known breach. Fraud Alert Reminders can also help users place a fraud alert on their credit file.
Security, VPN & Browser Protection
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection includes Premium Security (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook), Privacy VPN (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android), and Browser Guard (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
Compare Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection Plans
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection is available in individual and family plans. Select plans provide core identity protection, while Total plans add Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring. Individual plans protect one adult across three devices, while Family plans protect two adults, up to 10 children and up to 10 devices.
Select
Individual identity protection with essential security and privacy features
Select protects one adult across three devices and combines identity protection with Malwarebytes Premium Security, Browser Guard and Privacy VPN.
From $135.51/year
£99.99 | €116.87
- Protects 1 adult across 3 devices
- Identity protection with $1 million theft insurance
- Complete antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Safe web browsing with scam and ad blocking
- Privacy VPN for private browsing and Wi-Fi
- Identity monitoring, alerts and recovery support
Total
Individual identity protection with advanced social media monitoring
Total protects one adult across three devices and adds Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring to the core identity protection and security features.
From $101.63/year
£74.99 | €87.65
- Protects 1 adult across 3 devices
- Identity protection with $1 million theft insurance
- Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring
- Complete antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Safe web browsing with scam and ad blocking
- Privacy VPN for private browsing and Wi-Fi
Select Family
Family identity protection with essential security and privacy features
Select Family protects two adults, up to 10 children and 10 devices, combining identity protection with Premium Security, Browser Guard and Privacy VPN.
From $230.37/year
£169.99 | €198.68
- Protects 2 adults, 10 children and 10 devices
- Identity protection with $1 million theft insurance
- Complete antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Safe web browsing with scam and ad blocking
- Privacy VPN for private browsing and Wi-Fi
- Identity monitoring, alerts and recovery support
Prices shown are indicative and may vary by country, currency, taxes, promotions and the purchase terms offered by the software provider. The USD and EUR figures above are indicative currency conversions of the supplied UK prices using current GBP exchange rates; Malwarebytes may use different regional pricing. Always check the provider’s purchase page for the final price and applicable terms before buying.
Questions? We have answers.
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection provides real-time identity monitoring, Dark Web alerts, credit monitoring and reporting where available, identity recovery assistance and identity theft insurance. All Identity Theft Protection plans also include Premium Security, Privacy VPN and Browser Guard.
Both plans protect one adult across three devices and include identity protection, Premium Security, Browser Guard and Privacy VPN. Total additionally includes Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring.
Both Family plans protect two adults, up to 10 children and up to 10 devices. Total Family additionally includes Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring.
Yes. The plans include identity theft insurance, with the available coverage depending on the applicable plan. Malwarebytes states that its Identity Theft Protection insurance ranges from $1 million to $2 million.
Yes. Rapid Identity Threat & Dark Web Alerts monitor thousands of websites, including Dark Web locations, black-market chat rooms, blogs and other data sources for evidence that personal information is being illegally traded or sold.
Yes, where supported. Malwarebytes can provide access to credit reports and scores from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, with single-bureau or three-bureau access depending on the plan. Credit files are monitored for changes such as new accounts, credit inquiries, exceeded credit limits and missed payments.
Advanced Social Media Identity Monitoring monitors supported Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram accounts for suspicious activity, malicious links and files, and scams.
Yes. All Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection plans include Premium Security, which provides antivirus and anti-malware protection across supported devices.
Yes. All plans include Malwarebytes Privacy VPN, which provides no-log VPN protection and helps secure public Wi-Fi connections.
Yes. All plans include Malwarebytes Browser Guard, which blocks unwanted advertising, third-party ad trackers, malicious web pages and certain online scams.
Family Identity Theft Protection covers two adults aged 18 or over and provides monitoring for up to 10 children under 18. The Family plans supplied for this page also cover up to 10 devices.
Yes. Existing customers can sign in to their Malwarebytes account and upgrade to an Identity Theft Protection plan. The subscription length does not extend when upgrading; the customer pays the difference for the remaining subscription period.
No. Malwarebytes states that Identity Theft Protection services protect personal information rather than specific devices. After purchase, the services can be accessed and activated through the portal link in My Account.
No. Malwarebytes states that exact features vary by operating system. Premium Security, Browser Guard and Privacy VPN also have different supported operating systems and browser requirements.