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Hide.me Black Friday offer on website homepage

Short and sweet: bag one year of Hide.me for $49

By Chiara Castro published 16 November 22

vpn Hide.me is offering one of the shortest plans among 2022 Black Friday VPN deals, meaning you don't need to commit for long to grab this bargain.

If you use any of these passwords you need to change them now — here’s why

By Anthony Spadafora published 16 November 22

Although they may be hard to remember, you want to use strong, complex and unique passwords with at least 12 characters for each of your online accounts

This insidious Android app is stealing banking info — delete it now

By Andy Sansom published 15 November 22

Another Android app has been found to be after your precious bank details, installing the nefarious Xenomorph trojan.

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The best UAE VPN for Dubai in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 6 March 23

vpn A UAE VPN for Dubai is the only way of accessing WhatsApp and censored sites in the Emirates. Here are the very best on the market.

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This super short-term NordVPN deal offers the best price we've ever seen

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 14 November 22

vpn Exclusive to Tom's Guide and TechRadar, this NordVPN deal is the cheapest we've ever seen it go – bag 2 years for just $2.49 a month.

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Best VPN free trial in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 16 March 23

VPN Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here we round up the best VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.

Free iPhone VPNs: the best options in 2023

By Chiara Castro last updated 27 February 23

VPN Despite there being a ton of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store, just a few are safe to use. Here are our favorite services right now.

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.

Best Android VPN ExpressVPN connected to a USA server on an Android device

The best Android VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 February 23

VPN Need to download a VPN for Android? We've tested all the best Android VPNs, and here we're rounding up the top five available.

Nasty Chrome extension can steal your passwords and credit card info — what to do

By Anthony Spadafora last updated 10 November 22

A malicious Chrome extension is taking over Chromium-based browsers to steal passwords and infect PCs with malware. Here's how you can protect yourself.

The most secure VPN 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 February 23

VPN Looking for the most secure VPN provider on the market? Here we round up the 5 best services according to our last round of hands-on testing.

Best fast VPN 2023: which provider is fastest?

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 14 February 23

VPN Want to download the fastest VPN? We've tested dozens of providers and rounded up the the best fast VPN services available.

The best gaming VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 21 February 23

VPN Want to download a gaming VPN to protect yourself from DDoS attacks and eliminate network throttling? Here are the top 5 VPNs for gaming today.

VPN Black Friday deals: what we saw in 2022 and what to expect in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 19 December 22

VPN With mega Black Friday VPN deals last November, countless privacy hunters found bargains. Here's what was on offer, and what we expect in 2023.

This hidden tool removes your phone number and email from Facebook — here’s how to use it

By Anthony Spadafora published 8 November 22

Meta's new tool can be used to remove phone numbers and email addresses it obtained from other users who synced their contacts with Facebook and Instagram.

The best streaming VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 3 March 23

VPN A streaming VPN can get you access to global Netflix libraries, blocked sites like BBC iPlayer, and even free coverage of huge sporting events. Here's the top 5.

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.

Black Friday scams to watch out for this year — and how to avoid them

By Anthony Spadafora published 6 November 22

These are the scams to look out for on Black Friday, how to stay safe when shopping online and what to do if you fall for a scam.

Meshnet network graphic: a man and a woman connected to multiple devices on a globe landscape

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.

A person trying to login into their bank account using their phone

These Android apps can steal your banking info by recording your screen — delete them now

By Anthony Spadafora published 3 November 22

Malware dropper apps that spread the SharkBot and Vultur malware to steal banking info and empty your crypto wallet have been discovered on the Play Store.

The best Mac VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 14 February 23

vpn The best Mac VPN should be able to do it all – privacy, streaming, and speed. Here are the top VPNs for Mac available today.

The best free VPN services in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 13 March 23

VPN Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested all the best free VPNs, and here we explain any problems you might face in the process.

Best Warzone VPN: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 21 March 23

VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here are the best Warzone VPNs on the market today.

These Android malware apps have over 1 million downloads — delete them all now

By Anthony Spadafora last updated 3 November 22

A new group of malicious apps has been discovered on the Play Store that can steal your data and display annoying pop-up ads.

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.

person at desk on laptop accessing google

You should think twice before clicking on ads — even on Google Search

By Anthony Spadafora published 1 November 22

Hackers can use legitimate-looking ads in search results to trick users into giving up their passwords or installing malware. Here's how to stay safe from malicious ads.

Your PC could be under attack by malware — here's how to tell

By Anthony Spadafora published 1 November 22

Malware often tries to remain hidden on your PC but there are several signs to look out for which show your computer is infected.

Google Chrome just patched a serious zero-day flaw — update your browser now

By Anthony Spadafora published 31 October 22

Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome which patches the seventh zero-day vulnerability found in its browser so far this year.

The best Netflix VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 22 February 23

VPN Want a Netflix VPN? We've tested dozens of providers, and here we've rounded up the most reliable VPNs for Netflix available.

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The best torrenting VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 21 March 23

VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the best five VPNs for torrenting today.

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