Squid Game scams, malware pop up online to lure fans — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 October 21 Two security firms are warning of a flood of Squid Game-related scams and malware, including poisoned downloads and bogus Halloween costumes.
Five things to do with a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn VPNs are great for privacy and security, but they can do tons more than that. Here we investigate what using a VPN on your Mac can do for you.
Are there any free options for getting a VPN on your Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 While they might be tempting, using a no-fee VPN can come with some serious drawbacks. Here we run them down for Mac users.
So you need a VPN for your Mac – here's what to look for By Kieron Allen published 26 October 21 VPNs aren’t just useful for Windows devices – there are lots of providers that offer equally good services for your Mac.
Is it legal to use a VPN on my Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn Wondering if using a VPN on your Mac will have any legal implications? Here, we run down any issues to keep an eye out for.
How to stay safe online by using a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 25 October 21 vpn Here, we run down a few key ways to stay safe with a VPN on your Mac, from choosing the right service to how to act online.
Your iPhone can be tracked via Bluetooth — and you may not be able to stop it By Paul Wagenseil published 22 October 21 Apple devices are worse off than Android, Windows
VPN vs proxy: what's the difference and which should you get? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 22 October 21 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.
Here's all the ways Google Pixel 6 boosts your security and privacy By Paul Wagenseil published 21 October 21 The Pixel 6 brings significant improvements to Android privacy and security, even if many of them involve playing catch-up with Apple.
Brave browser just swapped out Google for its own privacy-focused search engine By Paul Wagenseil published 21 October 21 The Brave browser has made its own privacy-focused search engine the default, displacing Google and promising users no tracking or profiling.
What is a USB security key, and how do you use it? By Billy Givens published 16 October 21 A hardware or USB security key is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. Here’s how they work and how to choose one.
WhatsApp now offers 'end-to-end' encrypted backups — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil published 14 October 21 WhatsApp now lets you encrypt your chat backups with a private key, Facebook said in a series of online postings. Here's how the process works.
New Verizon text message scam could steal your personal info — don't click this By Richard Priday published 12 October 21 A new scam text targeting Verizon customers has been spotted, so look out for weird messages claiming to be from the carrier and don't click the link.
1 in 5 people aren't protecting themselves against cyber attacks — are you one of them? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 October 21 vpn In a recent survey we found that over 20% of people use no cybersecurity tools whatsoever. Here's how and why to use them.
iPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study finds By Paul Wagenseil published 8 October 21 Apps on Android and iOS are roughly equal in how much they track and profile you, Oxford researchers have found.
The best France VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 4 October 21 VPN Whether you're a resident or you're simply visiting, using a France VPN can both keep you protected online and access more content.
Apple using 'privacy as cover' for advertising push, claims analyst By Alan Martin published 3 October 21 Apple’s commitment to privacy has earned the company plaudits from across the tech spectrum, but could it have an ulterior motive?
Neiman Marcus data breach hits 4.6 million — here's what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 1 October 21 About 4.6 million people who shopped on the Neiman Marcus website before June 2020 had credit cards and account passwords stolen in a data breach, the company said.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 29 September 21 The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
Amazon Astro called 'privacy nightmare' and 'terrible' — here's why By Rory Mellon published 29 September 21 Former employees who reportedly worked on the Amazon Astro project have called the device a "privacy nightmare" and "terrible" — here's why.
Three unpatched iOS 15 security flaws posted online — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 24 September 21 An researcher posted exploits for three apparent iOS 15 security flaws online because he said Apple has done nothing to patch them after having known of them for nearly five months.
Don't use these Chinese smartphones, European government warns By Paul Wagenseil published 23 September 21 Xiaomi and Huawei phones pose security and privacy risks and shouldn't be used, warns the Lithuanian government. OnePlus phones were found to be harmless.
The best Italy VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 23 September 21 VPN An Italy VPN is perfect for residents and visitors alike – avoid surveillance, access more streaming content, and stay anonymous.
Can VPNs still unblock Netflix? I tested them (so you don't have to) By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 September 21 vpn Since Netflix changed its VPN blocking tactics, just about every VPN provider has had issues. Here's what I found when I tested the big boys.
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up By Paul Wagenseil published 16 September 21 Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
iOS 15: Here are the new privacy and security upgrades you'll get By Paul Wagenseil published 15 September 21 Apple's iOS 15 is adding many new privacy and security features. Here are the most significant ones coming to your iPhone when the software update arrives Sept. 20.
Kape Technologies buys ExpressVPN for almost $1 billion By Mo Harber-Lamond published 14 September 21 vpn Kape Technologies has bought up market leader ExpressVPN - does this mean anything for its users?
How to set up an Apple ID recovery key By Denise Primbet published 10 September 21 We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to set up an Apple ID recovery key on your Apple devices.
WhatsApp is still safe to use, despite story claiming otherwise By Paul Wagenseil published 7 September 21 Facebook still can't read your WhatsApp messages, despite a major news piece that implies otherwise. Here's what's really going on.
Apple just delayed iPhone photo scanning program following backlash By Paul Wagenseil published 3 September 21 Apple said it was delaying the planned rollout of its program that would scan iPhones for child-sexual-abuse-material.
