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Are VPNs legal in the US?
By George Phillips last updated
vpn In our guide to US VPNs, we cover the most important laws and regulations governing VPN usage in the US.

Macs under attack from malware impersonating popular password managers — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
A new malware campaign is impersonating popular password managers to steal sensitive personal data from Mac users.

Google will let you use passkeys automatically in Chrome - here's how you can switch
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google is currently testing out a new experimental feature in Chrome that automatically converts your passwords to passkeys when you use its password manager.

FBI warns hackers are impersonating crime reporting sites to steal your personal data — here’s how to tell
By Amber Bouman published
The FBI has issued a warning that hackers are impersonating its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website with fake sites designed to steal data.

Hackers are now using deepfakes in phishing scams to fool banking apps and steal your money - how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman last updated
Cybercriminals are using a specialized tool to inject deepfake videos on vulnerable iPhones to to trick banking apps and commit identity theft.

iOS 26 makes it safer to use public chargers — here’s how it combats Juice Jacking
By Josh Render published
iOS 26 features a new permission that blocks transferring data when you attach a new accessory, unless specified otherwise, making this one of the best defenses against Juice Jacking threats.

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.

Best travel VPN in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
A travel VPN is an essential part of your digital luggage for accessing sites and streaming apps from home. We've ranked and reviewed the top five.
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