Identity theft rarely begins with a single event. A breached email address here, a leaked phone number there, or a fraudulent charge after shopping online are all early warning signs. They’re also easy to miss until real damage has been done.
That’s why we’ve added a free tier to the Avast Secure Identity that you already know and love, and included it as a module within Avast One. It includes Dark Web Monitoring and Breach Notifications, helping you spot potential exposures without having to manually check multiple sources.
Plus, we’ve boosted our premium offering to include financial monitoring. The new Secure Identity brings dark web monitoring, financial and credit monitoring, and identity theft recovery tools together in one place, giving you a clearer view of potential threats and more support when something goes wrong.
Here’s a closer look at what these new features can do for you.
If your data is found, we’ll alert you
Data breaches happen regularly. But organizations don't always notify victims immediately, and stolen information often appears on the dark web before you even realize you've been impacted. The free version of Avast Secure Identity aims to tackle both problems.
It monitors up to three email addresses and one phone number for exposure on the dark web, including on dark web marketplaces where stolen info is commonly traded. If your details are detected, Secure Identity alerts you so you can act quickly — for example, by changing passwords linked to an exposed email address or strengthening spam protections if your phone number is leaked.
You'll also be notified if other personally identifiable information associated with your monitored email address or phone number appears in the breach. On top of that, Secure Identity also alerts you to major data breaches and provides practical guidance on the steps you can take to help protect your identity.
Upgrade to Premium for financial protection
Finding exposed information is only part of protecting your identity. With the new Avast Secure Identity, you have the option to upgrade to Premium, which we’ve expanded to include financial monitoring, including credit monitoring and a payday loan lock. Here’s a more detailed look at what we’ve added to Avast Secure Identity Premium:
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Financial Monitoring, which gives you a single dashboard for monitoring unusual charges and other suspicious activity across all your connected bank accounts for a clearer, simpler view of your finances.
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Credit Monitoring1, which monitors your credit files and alerts you to key changes such as new accounts, credit inquiries, credit limit changes, or missed payments. This helps you spot potential fraud early without having to check your credit manually.
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Credit & Payday Loan Lock2, which helps stop new credit from being opened in your name. Lock your credit and block loans or new credit accounts from being opened without your approval.
With Avast Secure Identity Premium, you’ll also get access to all our pre-existing recovery features. Read on to refresh your memory.
As always, get expert help if identity theft occurs
Monitoring and alerts help you detect problems earlier, but recovering from identity theft can still be a lengthy process. Avast Secure Identity Premium includes tools designed to help you through recovery if identity theft occurs.
Here’s what you still get with Secure Identity Premium:
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Identity Restoration Specialists, who are dedicated to helping you manage the recovery process. They assist with paperwork, phone calls, and other steps required to restore your identity and get it back in good standing. If we can’t, you can claim back up to 12 months3 of your Premium subscription costs.
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Identity Theft Reimbursement Coverage for eligible identity theft expenses, stolen funds, and related costs. You can get up to $1 million4, helping reduce the financial impact of identity theft.
Whether you're monitoring for data breaches or looking for additional support if identity theft occurs, Avast Secure Identity helps you detect identity threats earlier and respond with greater confidence. Now available as part of Avast One.
FAQs
What's included in the free version of Avast Secure Identity?
Avast Secure Identity Free, now part of Avast One, includes Dark Web Monitoring and Breach Notifications for large-scale data breaches. It monitors up to three email addresses and one phone number for exposure on the dark web, then alerts you if your information is found.
What's included with Avast Secure Identity Premium?
Avast Secure Identity Premium adds Financial Monitoring, Credit Monitoring with Reports and Score, Credit & Payday Loan Lock, Identity Restoration Specialists, and Identity Theft Reimbursement Coverage, alongside the alerts available in Free. In Premium, Dark Web Monitoring covers up to 15 types of personal information.
What information does Dark Web Monitoring check?
Avast Secure Identity Premium continuously scans more than 15 types of personal information for exposure on the dark web and alerts you if that information appears. In Free, it monitors three email addresses and one designated phone number.
What happens if my information is found?
If Avast Secure Identity detects your information in a major data breach or on the dark web, you'll receive an alert explaining what was found along with guidance to help you secure your accounts and reduce potential fallout.
What happens if my identity is stolen?
Premium subscribers receive access to Identity Restoration Specialists who help manage the recovery process, including paperwork and communication with affected organizations. Premium also includes identity theft reimbursement coverage for eligible losses and expenses.
Does Avast Secure Identity prevent identity theft?
No solution can completely prevent identity theft, but Avast Secure Identity can help you spot risks earlier with monitoring, alerts, and recovery support if fraud occurs. Combined with the free antivirus and anti-scam features in the Avast One app, it helps defend against phishing, malicious sites, or other online threats that could lead to identity theft or financial fraud.
1 Credit features require successful setup, identity verification, and sufficient credit history by the appropriate credit bureau. Credit monitoring features may take several days to activate after enrollment.
2 Credit & Payday Loan Lock cannot prevent all account takeovers, unauthorized account openings, or credit file inquiries. Deactivates if you downgrade or cancel your subscription.
3 Restrictions apply. Automatically renewing subscription required. If you’re a victim of identity theft and not satisfied with our resolution, you may receive a refund for up to 12 months of your subscription. See avast.com/legal for details.
4 Up to $1 million coverage for Lawyers and Experts, and up to $25,000 each for stolen funds and expense compensation. Insurance benefits are issued by third parties. See avast.com/legal for policy info.
