New bill could ban TikTok in the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills today to restrict the activities of Chinese-owned social media apps such as TikTok.
Personalized iPhone ads can put your privacy at risk — disable this feature By Andy Sansom published 7 December 22 No one likes to give out their private data, personalized ads can be intrusive and infuriating, luckily it's easy to stop them on an iPhone.
Mullvad VPN review By Richard Sutherland published 5 December 22 VPN In our Mullvad review, we explore how the famously privacy-focused VPN stacks up in all the most important areas.
Can you stream with a free VPN? By Christian Rigg last updated 2 December 22 vpn Streaming is one of the most popular VPN uses, but can free software deliver the goods? Here, we explain all.
How do free VPN services make money? By John Brandon last updated 2 December 22 Free services are incredibly tempting, but just because you're not handing over any cash doesn't mean you're not paying for it.
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Eufy cameras allegedly uploaded data to the cloud - despite local storage promises By Malcolm McMillan published 30 November 22 Security expert Paul Moore was able to find sensitive personally identifiable information stored on Eufy’s servers despite promises of local data storage only.
Ivacy VPN review By Nikki Johnston published 29 November 22 vpn My Ivacy VPN review will help you decide whether this relatively cheap VPN service is right for optimizing your online activity.
These are the Black Friday VPN deals I'd actually buy – and the ones not worth your time By Mo Harber-Lamond published 25 November 22 VPN Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.
The best Australia VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 22 November 22 VPN Whether you live Down Under or you're just visiting, an Australia VPN is the easiest way to access more streaming content and stay safe online.
TunnelBear review By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 November 22 In my TunnelBear review, I test out the simple, beginner-friendly provider to see if it can match up with the market leaders.
IPVanish review By Luke Edwards published 21 November 22 VPN In our full IPVanish review we test the old-school favorite out in all the key areas to see if it can stand up to the very best on the market.
CyberGhost VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond, Sead Fadilpašić last updated 18 November 22 vpn CyberGhost is a superb, feature-packed VPN with a strong Windows client, speedy connections, intuitive interface, and pocket-friendly pricing.
Windscribe VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 November 22 VPN In my Windscribe VPN review, we run down the characterful VPN's paid and free options, and test its speed, privacy, streaming and more.
Apple reportedly collecting an alarming amount of data on users — despite privacy claims By Alan Martin published 9 November 22 While Apple enforces third-party apps to respect privacy, its own apps collect a huge amount of detailed data, researchers find.
Private Internet Access (PIA) review By Richard Sutherland published 7 November 22 In my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.
NordVPN Meshnet: what is it and when should I use it? By Chiara Castro published 4 November 22 vpn Secure your workload by building your own mesh network. You can link up 60 devices at once with this new NordVPN feature.
Proton VPN review By Michael Graw published 2 November 22 VPN In our Proton VPN review we explore the Swiss provider's features, speeds, privacy and usability to ensure it's the right choice for you.
Surfshark VPN Review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 28 October 22 VPN In my hands-on Surfshark review, I test every aspect of the service to find out whether it's a bargain alternative to the biggest names.
NordVPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 28 October 22 VPN In my complete NordVPN review I run down the famous provider's features, from privacy and streaming to performance and its apps.
ExpressVPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 24 October 22 Editor's Choice VPN In our complete ExpressVPN review, we run down this well-known VPN's features, apps and performance, and give our unbiased opinion of the service.
Proton VPN Stealth protocol: what is it and why should you use it? By Chiara Castro published 22 October 22 vpn With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.
1.6 million hit in possible Mercedes-Benz data breach — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 October 22 Mercedes-Benz USA disclosed that personal data of 1.6 million prospective and actual customers had been exposed online, and that about 1,000 people had very sensitive data leaked.
FBI warns of surge in SIM-swapping attacks — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 19 October 22 SIM-swapping attacks to steal phone numbers and linked online accounts grew 15-fold in 2021, the FBI warned.
Bitdefender can now protect your identity along with your computer By Anthony Spadafora last updated 19 October 22 Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection is now available as a standalone subscription or as part of Bitdefender Ultimate Security.
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns By Chiara Castro published 11 October 22 vpn From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 October 22 Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.
VPN speed: how to test and improve your online performance By Chiara Castro published 7 October 22 vpn Slow connections can be a nightmare, for both professional and everyday users. Here are some tips to boost your VPN's speed.
Dangerous Predator spyware hits Android phones — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 October 22 Google has shined light on a new spyware developed to target Android smartphones using zero-day vulnerabilities.
ExpressVPN Aircove: what is it and is it worth getting? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 5 October 22 vpn ExpressVPN's Aircove router is the first piece of hardware ever offered by a VPN provider – but is it worth the investment?
