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Subscription scams surge across hundreds of fake websites — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Subscription scams are popping up on social media sites, attempting to trick users out of their credit card information.

McAfee+ Premium antivirus review
By John Brandon published
McAfee+ Premium packs good antivirus coverage and a solid array of extras like an unlimited VPN, password manager, file shredder and more into a clean interface for fast yet thorough protection.

AirPlay flaw exposes all Apple devices to hacking over Wi-Fi — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
An AirPlay flaw made Apple and third-party smart home devices vulnerable to remote hacking over Wi-Fi.

New ChoiceJacking attack lets hackers steal data from your phone using public chargers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have come up with a new attack method capable of bypassing previous juice-jacking mitigations and older Android phones are most at risk.

Google Chrome U-turns on its use of trackers – here's how to stop them
By George Phillips published
Google Chrome's U-turn on its use of trackers is a disaster for user privacy. But there are ways to protect yourself.

This newly discovered iOS flaw could completely brick your iPhone with a single line of code
By Amber Bouman published
Researchers have discovered a new iOS vulnerability that could be exploited by hackers to remotely access and brick your iPhone.

Why aren't there antivirus apps for the iPhone?
By Amber Bouman published
Apple designed the iPhone in such a way that antivirus software isn't necessary on iOS but there are still steps you can take to keep your devices safe.

Hackers are using Zoom to spread malware and take over PCs — here’s how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
A hacker group is using Zoom calls to spread malware and take over computers.
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