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Those urgent text messages aren't from your motor vehicle department - here's how to tell they're fake
By Amber Bouman published
Text messages that appear to come from motor vehicle departments are the latest lure scammers are using in a new phishing campaign to steal your data.

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.

VPN Glossary: key terms explained
By River Hart last updated
Kill switches, DNS, geo-spoofing, and more – VPN language can get complicated. I'll walk you through the jargon with bite-sized explainers.

The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.

The best password managers in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora, Amber Bouman last updated
The best password managers make storing and auto filling your passwords easier on both mobile and desktop to save time while also keeping you safe online.

iPhone 17 will ship with a new memory feature designed to fight spyware — here's how it works
By Amber Bouman published
The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air will ship with a new feature called Memory Integrity Enforcement designed to stop spyware in its tracks.

Best outdoor security cameras in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.

Does VPN server count really matter?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Almost every VPN boasts about how many servers it runs, but does it mean anything? Here we explain what really matters.

This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackers
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The RatOn Android malware may be new, but it’s surprisingly capable at stealing your hard-earned cash through overlay attacks and even automatic money transfers.
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