Best step one can take to protect yourself is to FREEZE YOUR CREDIT REPORTS!

Wifey and I did this a long time ago, one of the best things we ever did.

Super easy, virtually free.... and easy to do a temporary “thaw” if needed.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs

The heck with Lifelock and all that nonsense...