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5 iPhone settings you should always shut off — because they’re a security nightmare
By Amber Bouman published
These iPhone settings are high-risk and should always get toggled off for maximum security.

Best smart smoke detectors in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.

FBI issues warning over free online file converters that infect your PC with malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe.

5 common mistakes people make when shopping for antivirus software
By John Brandon last updated
From getting a security suite with all of the bells and whistles to not doing enough research, these are the most common antivirus software shopping mistakes.

240 million Windows 10 users are vulnerable to six different hacker exploits — protect yourself now
By Jason England last updated
240 million Windows 10 users are at risk from six actively used exploits. Update your PC now!

The most secure VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've compared hundreds of services to find the 5 most secure VPNs on the market. Here are the providers that made the cut.

Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware
By Amber Bouman published
The Ballista botnet has infected thousands of TP-Link routers with malware.

The best iPad VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.

What is Surfshark's Dynamic Multi-hop?
By Krishi Chowdhary published
VPN Multi-hop routes your data through two servers, encrypting it twice. Surfshark's Dynamic MultiHop, however, takes this feature to a whole new level.

Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are tricking people into infecting their own computers with malware thanks to a clever new verification attack that’s becoming increasingly popular.
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