Recommended security tools
A short, opinionated list of consumer-security tools that close the most common gaps we see in scam victims. Some of these are affiliate links - see the disclosure at the bottom of the page.
1Password
Password managerThe single highest-leverage habit you can build: stop reusing passwords. 1Password fills strong unique passwords on every device.
Bitdefender
Antivirus / web protectionActive web protection that flags known phishing pages before you land on them, including on mobile.
NordVPN
VPN with threat protectionEncrypted connection on public Wi-Fi plus a built-in malicious-site blocker. Useful if you travel or use cafes a lot.
Aura
Identity-theft monitoringMonitors your SSN, financial accounts, and the dark web; helps you respond fast if something leaks. Aura is unrelated to Aura Bionics Inc.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links above are affiliate links. If you sign up for one of these products through our link, FakeOrLegit may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only list tools we believe genuinely help with consumer safety. Our risk analysis is the same whether or not you use any of them.