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Bargain hunting? Don't fall victim to fake free VPNs
By George Phillips last updated
Cybercriminals are disguising malicious apps as free VPNs. Here's how to not get caught out

Proton VPN goes big with its Black Friday deal – obliterating NordVPN's in the process
By George Phillips published
Proton VPN's Black Friday deal is one of the best. We've not seen the provider this cheap all year and you can grab one of the best VPNs for $2.49 per month.

Windscribe has upgraded its entire server network with next-generation infrastructure – here's what that means for you
By George Phillips published
Windscribe's entire server network has now been upgrades to its next-generation infrastructure. Here's what that means for you.

These older Asus routers are under attack from new malware — see if you're impacted now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Several older Asus routers are being targeted by a new malware campaign, and users should follow these steps to stay protected.

Apple ID alert: This scam is stealing accounts right now using real Apple support tickets
By Amber Bouman last updated
A new phishing scam uses real Apple Support tickets to trick users into handing over their account details to scammers.

UK residents lost £11 billion to scams in 2024 – but NordVPN's call protection feature aims to fix that
By George Phillips published
NordVPN's call protection feature is now available for Android users in the UK and Canada. Here's all you need to know and how to protect yourself.

Google has patched a critical Chrome zero-day flaw — update your browser immediately
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google has issued a patch for Chrome to fix a zero-day exploit, and users should update their browsers as soon as possible.

1.3 billion leaked passwords exposed online in massive new collection — what to do now and how to check your passwords
By Anthony Spadafora published
Billions of exposed passwords and email addresses are now searchable on HaveIBeenPwned and you should check yours now.
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