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7 online scams that can leave you broke, exposed, and feeling helpless — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are constantly switching up their tactics to get you to fall for their tricks, which is why knowing how to spot an online scam has never been more important.

Worried about the 16 billion data breach? I've been hacked, and this is everything I did to fix it
By James Frew published
My details were leaked in the 2013 Adobe hack, and the attackers are still trying to get in. But I learnt how to protect myself — here's how you can too.

Security warning for over 1.8 billion Gmail users — implement these critical security steps now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google recommends taking these steps to make your Gmail account more secure.

Godfather malware is now hijacking legitimate banking apps — and you won’t see it coming
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Godfather malware has been upgraded with a new ability that allows it to conduct real-time fraud using virtual versions of financial apps.

New QR code threat can infect your phone as soon as you scan
By Amber Bouman published
A new method of QR code phishing has been spotted in the wild and it's even more dangerous than before.

Wyze security cameras are (finally) getting a lot more secure - here's how
By Mike Prospero published
Wyze announced a series of new features and initiatives to help prevent the security lapses and breaches that have plagued the company. Here's everything you need to know.

Best TikTok VPN: evade bans and access anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Despite the TikTok ban being delayed, demand for the best TikTok VPN is still high. Here are the ones we trust the most.

Hotspot Shield Basic VPN Review
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Hotspot Shield Basic offers a generous unlimited data plan, but it's hampered by a lack of server locations and features, and the presence of ads.
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