Bill Maher mocks Mamdani for pivoting to Israel criticism in Oct. 7 tribute, calls it 'tone deaf'

Comedian Bill Maher took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his statement marking the third anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

Maher used Friday's episode of "Real Time" to criticize Mamdani's statement, in which the mayor called the day "profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers" and said the city grieves "alongside our many friends and neighbors who still carry that unthinkable loss."

Mamdani went on to condemn the ongoing defensive acts being carried out by Israel, writing, "The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians—including more than 21,000 children."

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The mayor continued, writing that "even since the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed," adding "many New Yorkers are reckoning with this unbearable grief, and we mourn alongside them—all while knowing that our tax dollars fund these war crimes."

Mamdani also wrote, "Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment."

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"To honor the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity," the mayor said.

Mamdani’s reaction to the anniversary did not go over well with Maher, who harshly criticized the mayor.

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"Mayor Mamdani, not all that sympathetic to this stuff, but he did make some nice remarks about it," Maher said, referring to Mamdani’s statement.

"But then he pivoted right to, ‘but Israel made them do it,’" Maher said, offering his interpretation of the mayor's remarks. 

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The comedian also mocked Mamdani's past career as a rapper, during which he performed under the stage names "Young Cardamom" and "Mr. Cardamom."

"You know, he used to be a rapper. His rap name was ‘Tone Deaf,’" Maher quipped.

Mamdani also faced criticism earlier this week after dining Wednesday at Ayat Hinds Hall, a Palestinian restaurant. The restaurant's sister location drew criticism in 2023 over menu language that critics described as antisemitic.

The sister restaurant previously drew criticism after the Times of Israel reported that the front page of its menu featured the phrase "Down with the occupation" in English, Arabic and Hebrew. Owner Abdul Elenani previously said the language appeared on the menu before Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff, however, suggested that Maher's criticism could benefit Mamdani politically.

"At first glance it could appear Mamdani missed the mark with his statement or is being ‘tone-deaf’ as Maher puts it — but I’d argue it was actually a page from the Trump playbook," Shroff told Fox News Digital.

"Mamdani’s base was criticizing him for having NYPD protect Netanyahu, keeping on Commissioner Tisch, arresting protesters, not following through on his promise to disband the Strategic Response Group," Shroff continued. "And a tweet or statement that plays to what his base wants to hear, ruffles feathers, grabs headlines and earns some backlash is a way to try and placate his supporters and seem like a fighter on key campaign issues that he has actually backed away from. "

Shroff went on to suggest Maher’s criticism of Mamdani is actually helping the mayor solidify his support from those who may have questioned his commitment to his campaign promises surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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"To that end, Maher is actually helping him in responding like this," Shroff said. "For some Mamdani fans the fact that he has enraged folks like Maher is a sign that he is still the same candidate they voted for."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani administration for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

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Tottenham grab a draw but who got 1/10 - Ratings for Man Utd v Spurs

Tottenham score an injury-time equaliser against Manchester United after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw.

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Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’

A South Carolina Democrat running for U.S. Senate who previously opposed legislation restricting transgender athletes' participation in girls' sports is now emphasizing her opposition to biological males participating in female athletics as President Donald Trump targets her record ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump took aim at Annie Andrews, a pediatrician challenging Republican Sen. Darline Graham, in a series of Truth Social posts this week, dubbing her "Annie Trannie" and accusing her of supporting transgender policies that are out of step with South Carolina voters.

The president also shared an attack ad accusing Andrews of supporting biological males competing against female athletes. "Annie Andrews is for they/them, not for our values, not for South Carolina," the ad said.

But Andrews pushed back in an interview with Fox News Digital on Thursday, arguing that her positions have been misrepresented.

"I don't support biological men playing in women's sports and I don't support gender surgery on minors," Andrews said.

Her comments stand in contrast to her public opposition to South Carolina's 2022 Save Women’s Sports Act, which restricted transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's school sports. At the time, Andrews called the legislation "shameful" and "actively harmful," raising questions about how she reconciles her past opposition to the law with her current campaign position.

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As passed, the bill required interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural and club teams sponsored by public schools and colleges to be designated as male or female-coded. It then closed women’s teams to male students and similarly closed men’s sports to women — unless the school did not have a designated women’s team. Private schools competing against public schools were required to follow the same rules.

It also allowed students harmed by a violation to sue schools.

Andrews’ social media post at the time garnered resurfaced attention as she launched her 2026 Senate bid, attracting pressure from Republicans.

"Annie "Trannie" Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Trump wrote in one post.

"Annie Trannie is not, in particular, as it pertains to representing the Values of the Great People of South Carolina — She is in favor of Transgender for Everyone, Open Borders, Defunding the Police, High Taxes, a Weak Military, and will absolutely fight to take your guns away — In other words, she is against our Great Second Amendment! Trannie is not for South Carolina, and South Carolina must show, in the upcoming Election, that it is not for her," Trump added.

In her interview with Fox News Digital, Andrews dismissed Trump's barb, calling it a distraction from the issues central to voters in South Carolina.

"And in regards to the name-calling, if calling me names is going to lower gas and diesel prices here for so many hardworking South Carolinian families, if it’s going to lower grocery prices or somehow make healthcare more affordable then he can call me all the names he wants but I don’t think that’s a path to solution so I’m going to stay focused on what I can do to help folks in South Carolina," Andrews said.

Andrews did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment on whether her statements reflected a change in stance. She also did not expand on what had drawn criticism for the Save Women’s Sports Act.

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At least one Republican onlooker, National Republican Senatorial Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia, believes her remarks speaks poorly of the message she's presenting to voters.

"Annie Andrews' blatant lies show just how desperate she is and how little she thinks of South Carolinians. But nothing Andrews says or does will change her far-left record," Puglia said in a comment.

This isn't the first time Andrews has received Republican criticisms for what they view as retreats from trans policies. In 2022, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called out Andrews for, in her view, trying to walk back her opposition to H. 4047, a bill that would "prohibit the performance of a medical procedure or the prescription or issuance of medication, upon or to a minor, that is intended to alter the appearance of the minor's gender or delay puberty, with exceptions; to create criminal penalties; and for other purposes."

Andrews said she opposed the bill in a post to X, calling it "dangerous," only to later say that she opposed trans procedures for minors.

"She called thewww.youtube.comwww.youtube.com legislation to ban that kind of surgery dangerous. She called that legislation an attack on our youth. And it wasn't until we called her out on it that she decided that she's now not for something that she was very publicly in support of just last year. And so it's really hard to play hide and seek from your public comments, because once you tweet it, it's on their public record forever. And that's how we discovered it," Mace told Fox News Digital at the time.

Notably, she isn’t the only Democrat who in recent weeks has received attention for seeming shifts in her position over transgender policies. Fellow Democrats like Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Sarah Trone Garriott, a congressional candidate in Iowa, have all been forced to reiterate their positions as Republicans have highlighted their records on the subject.

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In Kaptur’s case, she described how she had "voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools" despite voting against a women’s sports bill. Similarly, Davis voted "present" on that same women’s bill while later claiming that women should have "safe and fair space" in sports. And Garriott, who cast a vote against a ban on biological men in women’s locker rooms, clarified her stance earlier this year, stating that "I oppose letting men in women’s locker rooms."

Those statements reflect broader trends in public opinion showing consensus on trans athlete policies.

Recently, the Pew Research Center found in a Aug. 11 report that 73% of respondents were "not at all" or "not too" comfortable with "athletes competing on sports teams that do not match their sex at birth," compared to just 13% that replied that they were "extremely" or "very" comfortable with the idea. Similarly, 66% of participants said they would support laws or policies requiring trans athletes to compete on teams that match their biological sex compared to 15% who said they would oppose such policies.

With just four weeks left to address criticisms over her views, Andrews now heads to South Carolina’s general election on Nov. 3., having cleared the state's Democratic primary earlier this year in June.

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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

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When this game was scheduled, the schedule makers had to think it was going to be two teams that looked like they were headed for the postseason. The Buccaneers haven’t been able to get a win yet, and the Cowboys have seen games slip through their grasp. 

The Buccaneers are 0-4 to start the season, and they’ve lost three home games in a row. It is fairly shocking for a team that has plenty of good players on the roster. Baker Mayfield is out for three to six weeks, so things are going from bad to worse for Tampa Bay. 

The team turned to Jalon Daniels last week, and it wasn’t a very encouraging start. He threw for just 148 yards against the Packers, and ultimately the team lost 17-14. He did give them 55 yards on the ground, but it wasn’t nearly enough to keep the offense moving and the Packers off of the field.

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Their defense was revamped over the offseason, but they have lost to the Ravens and Giants in two of their four games this season. Perhaps playing a team not affiliated with John Harbaugh will keep them winning tonight. 

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Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?

The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?

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Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says

In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

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Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

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Cornell picks former deputy US attorney general to review sex assault response

Cornell University has enlisted former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct a review of the institution's responses to sexual assault.

Cornell announced the review on Tuesday, saying the review will generally cover Cornell's policies aimed at preventing and responding to sexual assault.

Yates will also conduct a "detailed review of the University’s response to the allegations involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, including whether Cornell followed its policies and procedures in responding to the matter."

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"The review will examine Cornell’s policies, practices and resources across the full range of prevention and response, including how reports are received and investigated; how students are supported; how hearings, disciplinary decisions and appeals are handled; the role, processes and response of campus police; coordination with other law enforcement agencies and prosecutors; campus safety reporting; and policies and oversight involving fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. It will also examine the Board’s oversight of these issues," Cornell said in a statement.

Anne Meinig Smalling, who chairs the Cornell University Special Committee of Board of Trustees, said Yates will conduct a "rigorous examination" of Cornell's handling of the issue as student protests have taken over the campus this week.

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"Sally Yates brings extraordinary experience, independence and judgment to this work... The questions raised by the Jane Doe matter warrant a rigorous examination of Cornell’s response to that case, but our responsibility is broader," Smalling said in a statement. "We have asked Ms. Yates and her team to examine Cornell’s overall approach to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct, identify where we are doing things well and where we can do better, and recommend changes that will help make our community safer."

Seven former Chi Phi fraternity brothers are accused in a lawsuit of drugging and raping a female Cornell student during a night of drinking, drugs and group sex at their fraternity house in October 2024.

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The accuser, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleges the men sexually assaulted her after she arrived intoxicated and was pressured into taking ketamine and other substances. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated in it. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men.

The case has now erupted into a political and legal firestorm, with New York Attorney General Letitia James announcing Friday that her office is conducting an "active criminal investigation" after Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the Office of the Attorney General as special prosecutor. Cornell has separately agreed to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of the university's handling of the allegations.

At the center of the controversy are sharply conflicting accounts of what happened that night, including differences between what Doe said in the weeks afterward, what prosecutors say they received from Cornell police and the explosive allegations contained in a lawsuit filed nearly two years later.

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Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record

Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.

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Rahm Emanuel accuses anti-Israel Dems of having no Middle East plan besides cutting funding to Jewish state

AUSTIN — Former U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel is challenging the anti-Israel wing of his party, accusing Democrats of not having a broader policy on the Middle East besides cutting weapons funding.

"I'm interested in being as vigorous and strong about what a security peace agreement would bring to both the United States and to Israel and to the alliance and how you can build on that," Emanuel told Fox News Digital in an interview during the Texas Tribune Festival.

"Now, people will criticize it. Fine. You got to tell me your plan. And your plan can't just be we're going to cut off funding for weapons. What's your peace idea? What's your security idea? What's the economic package? I've laid out mine," the Democrat continued. "I'm looking forward to anybody else wanting to run. Because guess what? The White House comes with more than just the Oval Office. It comes with a place called the Situation Room. And you better know your way around it."

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Emanuel, who is openly mulling a 2028 presidential run, gave a lengthy policy speech at Israel's Tel Aviv University in July, saying the country's alliance with the U.S. is "at a crossroads" due to the Jewish state's increasing unpopularity with Americans and declaring Israel "has never been more strategically isolated."

Democrats, in particular, have soured on Israel far more than Republicans. A Gallup study from February showed 65% of Democrats are sympathetic to Palestinians in the ongoing Middle East conflict, while just 17% are sympathetic to Israel, down from peak support in 2014 at 58%. Meanwhile, 70% of Republicans still side with Israel versus the 13% that are sympathetic to Palestinians, though support for the Jewish state among Republicans is still down from its peak of 87% in 2018.

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When asked whether Jewish Zionists were still welcomed in his party and whether he still calls himself one, Emanuel laughed.

"Look, as I said then, I believe in the alliance," Emanuel responded. "I believe in the United States' interest in the alliance. But the path we're on is unsustainable. And I believe I'm being honest and bringing candor to it. And I think I bring a level of authenticity having worked on both the peace process and also the security of an ally, the state of Israel. But you can't sustain something that doesn't have the support of the American people."

The former Chicago mayor also stressed he's "not interested in fighting a third war" in the Middle East.

Emanuel also served three terms in Congress representing Illinois, chaired the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee when Democrats retook Congress in 2006, and was President Barack Obama's first White House chief of staff. After two terms as mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019, he served in the Biden administration as U.S. Ambassador to Japan.

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Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.

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Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation

As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.

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Jets' defense finally snaps brutal streak with Minkah Fitzpatrick interception vs Bears

The New York Jets gave their fans something to cheer about even as the team has failed to get much in the first half of Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent dropped back to pass in the second quarter and tried to find Colton Loveland. But Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick stepped in front of the pass for the interception. The Jets defense celebrated and the offense got back on the field and finished the following drive with a field goal to make the game 7-3 at that point.

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The turnover ended a pretty terrible streak – even by Jets standards.

Fitzpatrick’s pick was the Jets’ first interception in 637 days. New York was on a 20-game streak of failing to get that interception. Ashtyn Davis had the last interceptions for the Jets, which occurred all the way back on Jan. 5, 2025, against the Miami Dolphins. He had two in that game.

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Nobody had an interception last season.

New York’s defense has shown some life in the early part of the 2026 season.

The Jets were plus-3 in point differential coming into the game against the Bears. New York held the Tennessee Titans to just 10 points in Week 1 and allowed 20 points against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Week 3 was tough as they played the Detroit Lions. They lost 31-24.

With the defense holding the Bears to only a touchdown through most of the first half, most would expect the team to turn the turnover into some points. Geno Smith and Gang Green need to find a way to score while the Bears have a backup quarterback going against them.

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World No. 979 Stewart's dilemma after finishing fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links

Scotland's Michael Stewart has a choice to make after securing his best finish at a DP World Tour event.

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How to check your home title for fraud

Your home may be your largest asset, so seeing an ad warning that someone can "steal" it online can get your attention fast. But home title fraud does not work like someone hacking into an online account and changing the password. The real risk is that a criminal could forge your signature on a deed or trick you into signing paperwork that transfers ownership, then file that document with the local office that maintains property records.

There are steps you can take right now. You can check your property records yourself, often for free, and many counties offer free alerts when a document is recorded under your name. If you want ongoing monitoring and help recovering from identity fraud, an identity theft protection service can add another layer of protection.

Just know what that protection can and cannot do. A monitoring service can alert you when a change appears in the public record, but it cannot stop someone from submitting a fraudulent document in the first place. The Federal Trade Commission also warns that a so-called "title lock" is not the same as title insurance and does not literally lock your deed.

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DIY IDENTITY PROTECTION VS PAID SERVICES: WHAT WORKS IN 2026

Your title is your legal ownership interest in the property. A deed is a document used to transfer that interest from one owner to another. Your local recording office also keeps other documents that can affect a property, including mortgages, liens, judgments and easements.

An online records check lets you review what has been recorded. It is a useful fraud check, but it is not a professional title search or a legal guarantee that no issue exists. If you are buying, selling, refinancing or dealing with an estate, trust or ownership dispute, use a licensed title professional or real estate attorney.

Put these items beside your computer or tablet:

Do not enter your Social Security number into a public property-search page. Ordinary public-record searches generally use a name, address, parcel number or document number.

The name of the office varies by location. It may be called the:

Start at your county or local government's official homepage. Use its search box and type property records, recorded documents or land records. This is safer than clicking the first sponsored result in a general web search. If you cannot find the page, call the phone number shown on your property tax bill and ask: "Which government office maintains recorded deeds for my property, and does it offer an online records search?"

Important: Many government sites end in .gov, but not all official recorder sites do. If a page uses a different ending, reach it through your county government's main site rather than trusting an advertisement or an unsolicited email.

On the recorder's website, look for a button or menu labeled something like:

You may need to accept a disclaimer before the search opens. Some counties show the index for free but charge for downloadable or certified copies. Others make you create a free account. Avoid third-party sites that immediately request a credit card for a basic search. Return to the official government page and confirm whether it links to that service before paying anything.

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Try the available search methods in this order:

If nothing appears, widen the date range and try former names, a spouse's name or another spelling used on older documents. Some recorder databases do not support address searches, which is why the parcel number and owner names are helpful.

Find the deed from when you bought or last transferred the property. Confirm that the address or legal description matches your home and that the expected owner is named. That could be you, you and a co-owner, or your trust or other legal entity.

Then review every document recorded after that deed. Pay close attention to:

Do not assume every unfamiliar entry is fraud. A mortgage release, lien satisfaction, refinance, corrected deed or transfer into a trust may be legitimate. A name-based search can also show a different person who shares your name. Warning signs can include a deed you do not recognize, a signature that is not yours or a transfer you never authorized. Never sign property or ownership documents you do not fully understand. Save a copy of your current results or write down the document numbers and recording dates so you have a baseline to compare with future alerts.

Return to the recording office's main website and search for:

If the service is available, click the sign-up button and enter the requested information. Include your full legal name, a co-owner's name and the name of any trust or business that owns the home. Add your parcel number if the system allows it. Then complete any email verification step required to activate the alerts.

These programs vary by location. Some monitor a specific parcel, while others look for documents recorded under a matching name. That means an alert could be triggered by a legitimate loan, lien or another person with the same name. Treat an alert as a reason to check the record, not proof of fraud.

If your county does not offer alerts, set a recurring reminder to review your property records once or twice a year. Also pay attention if property tax or utility bills suddenly stop arriving, since that can be a sign that contact or ownership information changed.

A free county alert is worth using, but it may only watch one name in one recording system. If you want broader monitoring, consider an identity theft protection service that includes home title monitoring and recovery support.

These services can watch county-record data for changes involving your property, such as ownership transfers, new lenders, financing changes or notices of default. Some also provide access to identity restoration specialists who can help if you become a victim of identity fraud.

Before signing up, check exactly what the plan includes. Home title monitoring may only be available on certain plans, and features can vary by provider.

There are limits to know about. County data may not update immediately, so a newly recorded document can take time to appear in a monitoring system. Coverage can also vary by property type and location. That is why checking your own property records and signing up for any free local alerts should remain part of your protection plan.

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Home title monitoring watches property records. It does not protect your computer from phishing emails, malicious attachments or malware that could expose personal information.

For that layer, use strong antivirus software that provides real-time protection against malware, ransomware, phishing attempts and other online threats. Look for software that updates automatically and can scan downloads, links and files before they cause trouble.

Keep the protection turned on and up to date on any device you use to access financial accounts, property records or other sensitive information. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com.

Act promptly, but verify before assuming the worst:

Watch your credit and financial accounts too. Our guide to the warning signs of identity theft explains other clues that should not be ignored.

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Start with the free steps. Find your government recording office, confirm the expected deed is on file, save the document number and enroll in your county's free alert if one is offered. That gives you a solid baseline without paying anyone. If you want broader monitoring, an identity theft protection service that includes home title monitoring and recovery support can add another layer. Some services also provide access to restoration specialists who can help if identity fraud occurs. Just remember that no alert service literally locks a title or guarantees that a fraudulent document cannot be filed.

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