TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know By Malcolm McMillan published 20 March 23 U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration have floated a potential TikTok ban or the forced sale of the app by ByteDance. Here's everything you need to know.
The best Super Bowl VPN deals in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 8 February 23 VPN If you're outside the US, you may not be able to catch the Super Bowl without a VPN. Here are the very best Super Bowl VPN deals for 2023.
New bill could ban TikTok in the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills today to restrict the activities of Chinese-owned social media apps such as TikTok.
Eufy cameras allegedly uploaded data to the cloud - despite local storage promises By Malcolm McMillan published 30 November 22 Security expert Paul Moore was able to find sensitive personally identifiable information stored on Eufy’s servers despite promises of local data storage only.
These are the Black Friday VPN deals I'd actually buy – and the ones not worth your time By Mo Harber-Lamond published 25 November 22 VPN Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.
Apple reportedly collecting an alarming amount of data on users — despite privacy claims By Alan Martin published 9 November 22 While Apple enforces third-party apps to respect privacy, its own apps collect a huge amount of detailed data, researchers find.
The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2023 By Tom Pritchard last updated 14 March 23 It doesn't matter why you're leaving, these are still the best WhatsApp alternatives you can download right now.
How to know if someone blocked your number By Marshall Honorof last updated 14 November 22 To know if someone blocked your phone number, there are a few trial-and-error methods you can use to hazard a reasonably good guess.
Best VPN deals in March 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 15 March 23 VPN Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? These VPN deals offer huge savings on all the very best providers – all you need to do is pick which one!
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns By Chiara Castro published 11 October 22 vpn From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
Google now lets you remove your search results with personal data — here’s how By Tom Pritchard published 22 September 22 Google's new tool makes it easier to remove your personal information from its search results.
Zoom security issues: What's gone wrong and what's been fixed By Anthony Spadafora last updated 21 January 23 Dozens of security and privacy issues have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious and many have been fixed. Here's what you need to know.
Signal vs. Telegram: Which encrypted messaging app wins? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 December 22 Signal and Telegram are both popular choices for encrypted messaging but which one is right for your needs?
What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it? By Chiara Castro published 16 September 22 vpn VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need it.
Worried about your data being shared with Google? Then you'll want this app By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 August 22 Googerteller is a free app that beeps when the sites and services you visit online send your data back to Google.
US government agencies spent taxpayer money to buy your location data — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 19 July 22 The Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies have been purchasing smartphone location data to keep tabs on American citizens.
iOS 16 getting ‘extreme’ Lockdown Mode — what it means for your iPhone By Anthony Spadafora last updated 20 July 22 Apple is making its devices even more secure with Lockdown Mode which will launch alongside iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
FCC commissioner demands Apple and Google remove TikTok app By Malcolm McMillan published 29 June 22 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr posted a letter on Twitter requesting that Apple and Google pull ByteDance-owned Tik Tok from their respective app stores by July 8
Popular child-tracking apps are actually tracking parents — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora last updated 3 July 22 Downloading these popular child-tracking apps from the Play Store could put you and your child’s privacy and security at risk.
Security flaws in smart Jacuzzis could get owners in hot water By Anthony Spadafora published 24 June 22 A security issue in Jacuzzi’s SmartTub software exposed the names and email addresses of smart hot tub owners online.
Apple’s App Tracking Transparency is now under investigation — here's why By Anthony Spadafora published 15 June 22 Germany’s national competition regulatory agency is taking a closer look at Apple’s App Tracking Transparency to determine whether its anti-competitive and self-serving.
Hackers have earned millions selling your data on the dark web — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 June 22 From passports to bank account data, the things available to purchase on the dark web just might surprise you.
Tim Hortons app tracked customers at all times — how restaurant apps can put your privacy at risk By Anthony Spadafora last updated 1 July 22 Downloading the app for your favorite restaurant may make ordering more convenient but it can also put your privacy and personal data at risk.
Look out – this Android malware can take over your banking and crypto accounts By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 The ERMAC Android banking trojan has been upgraded with more features to make it easier to steal your credentials.
DuckDuckGo browser is not as private as you think — here's why By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 August 22 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for mobile blocks trackers from Google and Facebook — but not Microsoft.
Connected car apps could give hackers access to your vehicle By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 Controlling a connected car using a third-party app could put your privacy and security at risk.
These popular travel apps could put your summer vacation plans at risk By Anthony Spadafora last updated 11 June 22 A number of popular travel apps put user privacy and security at risk by accessing your camera, microphone and other device-level resources.
Proton consolidates Mail, VPN, Calendar and Drive into one offering By Mo Harber-Lamond published 25 May 22 vpn Proton's massive new rebrand sees all its services available with one subscription – but its core products are still available separately.
Dangerous Predator spyware hits Android phones — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 October 22 Google has shined light on a new spyware developed to target Android smartphones using zero-day vulnerabilities.
Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 July 22 The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.
