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7 iPhone security settings you should enable right now to lock down your smartphone
By Amber Bouman published
These seven settings can help make your iPhone even more secure.

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.

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.

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.

What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it?
By Chiara Castro last updated
vpn VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need it.

Plex users need to change their passwords — there’s been another breach
By Amber Bouman published
Plex has fallen victim to another data breach and users should update their passwords right now.

Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
This dangerous Mac malware can steal your passwords, browser data and more, and all it takes is downloading a cracked app or getting tricked by a fake CAPTCHA.
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