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Over 180 million email accounts have been leaked — check to see if yours is on the list
Have I Been Pwned just updated its database with millions of new leaked emails and passwords, so it's worth checking if yours in on the list.
Global Encryption Day 2025: Activists call on governments to stop weakening encryption
October 21 is Global Encryption Day. Activists are demanding governments stop weakening encryption and call on people to switch to end-to-end encryption.
17 million hit in major lending company data breach — how to see if you're affected and what to do next
Prosper lending has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 17 million people.
California has introduced its own age verification bill – is this the safest way to verify your age?
The Governor of California has signed an age verification bill into law. It appears far less invasive than other US age verification laws but is it effective?
Aura identity theft protection review: Excellent protection for the whole household
With a good value, and features that include malware protection, a password manager and a VPN, Aura’s Identity Theft Protection offers much more than just a basic package.
Taxpayers targeted in new Inflation Refund text scam — what you need to know and how to stay safe
This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.
I'm a security editor and here's how I stopped a phishing attempt 1,900 miles away from home
A security editor never rests: Here's how I managed to stop phishing attempt while on vacation, nearly 2,000 miles away from home.
McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe online
McAfee+ Ultimate combines identity theft protection with McAfee’s security tools for comprehensive online security.
