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Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Keep your Android devices running smoothly and virus free with one of the best Android antivirus apps.
Google blocked over 2 million dangerous Android apps from the Play Store last year
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Google Play Store is becoming even safer as Google is cracking down on bad apps and developer accounts in violation of its policies.
The best Chrome VPN extension in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested hundreds of VPNs, including Chrome VPN extensions, and while they don't offer the same protection as a full-blown VPN, they're still handy.
FBI warns scammers are using ‘free’ verification services to dupe dating app users — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Instead of traditional romance scams, scammers are now using verification services with a monthly subscription to target dating app users.
2 million hit in massive debt collector data breach — full names, birth dates and SSNs exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt collection agency FBCS has revealed that it suffered a data breach in which hackers had unauthorized access to its network for almost two weeks.
The best free VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.
VPN vs proxy: what's the difference and which should you get?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPN and proxies perform similar tasks, but in practice they're very different. Here we run down what each does and how to choose.
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