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The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.

New California regulations help delete your personal information off the internet – here’s what to know
By Amber Bouman published
New California act makes it easier to delete personal information from data brokers on a new platform.

The fastest VPN services in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've tested dozens of VPNs to determine the top 5 fastest VPNs, including Proton VPN, Norton VPN and Surfshark

People are the password problem: How you're creating your biggest security risks
By Amber Bouman published
The reason that passwords are easy to break, crack and hack has always been because of the people that come up with them.

Nearly 500,000 patients hit in massive healthcare data breach — everything you need to know
By Scott Younker published
Covenant Health has confirmed that a May data breach exposed more information and impacts more people than it previously disclosed.

Malicious Zoom Stealer extensions can leak your private meeting details — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Chrome, Edge and Firefox users are under attack by a new malware that uses malicious browser extensions to steal meeting info.

Best VPN deals in January 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? I've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.

I write about hackers for a living but these are the 3 real-world threats that worry me most — and how to avoid them in 2026
By Anthony Spadafora published
Data breaches and malware may get all the attention but real-world threats can do just as much damage, especially when you’re not even looking for them.
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