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These 12 malicious Android apps are recording your conversations — delete them right now
By Amber Bouman Published
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70% of Americans think antivirus will protect their online privacy – here's the real truth
By Kristin Hassel Published
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Hackers can use prompt injection attacks to hijack your AI chats — here's how to avoid this serious security flaw
By Amber Bouman Published
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The best Mac antivirus software in 2025
By Amber Bouman Last updated
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Age checks in the UK result in a 77% decrease in visits to adult sites – but does this mean age verification works?
By Olivia Powell Published
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The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2025
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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X will lock you out of your account if you don’t take this security step — here’s what to do
By Amber Bouman Published
 
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Antivirus
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The best Mac antivirus software in 2025
By Amber Bouman Last updated
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Don't wait for Black Friday — our favorite antivirus software is up to 80% off right now
By Amber Bouman Published
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These are the best Amazon Prime Day antivirus deals on packages for five devices (or more)
By Amber Bouman Last updated
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The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman Last updated
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ESET review
By John Brandon Published
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The best Mac antivirus software in 2025: our top five picks
By James Rivington Published
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The best Android antivirus apps in 2025: our top five picks
By James Rivington Published
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The best antivirus software 2025: our top five picks
By James Rivington Published
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I’m a security editor, and this is the antivirus I would buy with my own money
By Amber Bouman Published
 
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Identity Theft Protection
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Best identity theft protection of 2025: Ultimate security for your entire digital life
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Aura identity theft protection review: Excellent protection for the whole household
By Brian Nadel Published
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McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe online
By Brian Nadel Published
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LifeLock identity theft protection review: All the features you could ever want
By Brian Nadel Published
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Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus identity theft protection review: Taking online security to the next level
By Brian Nadel Published
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IdentityForce identity theft protection review: All the basics for less
By Brian Nadel Published
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IDShield identity theft protection review: An efficient and affordable option for basic coverage
By Brian Nadel Published
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Over half a million people impacted by major data breach — full names, SSNs, financial data and more exposed
By Anthony Spadafora Published
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What to do if you’ve been gift card scammed
By Amber Bouman Published
 
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Malware & Adware
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These 12 malicious Android apps are recording your conversations — delete them right now
By Amber Bouman Published
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Fake WhatsApp and TikTok apps are trying to fool Android users into downloading spyware — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman Published
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Macs under attack from malware impersonating popular password managers — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman Published
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Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs in massive SlopAds fraud campaign — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your data
By Amber Bouman Published
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Hackers are using Google search results to spread fake apps filled with malware — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman Published
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This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackers
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Google wants to fight Android malware by making sideloading more difficult — here's how
By Amber Bouman Published
 
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Parental Controls
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The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2025
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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How to track your kids screen time — and the best tools to do it
By Kaycee Hill Published
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Apple just announced 5 big upgrades to protect your kids online — here's what's coming
By Philip Michaels Published
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How to set up parental controls on Nintendo Switch 2
By Kaycee Hill Published
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Get the most out of your new Xbox with a gaming VPN
By Olivia Powell Last updated
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Google's School Time feature expanding to more devices — parents need to know about this
By Josh Render Published
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Android phones are getting a powerful parental control upgrade
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set up Google Family Link on iPhone
By Tom Pritchard Published
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How to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC
By Alex Wawro Published
 
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Password Managers
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Google will let you use passkeys automatically in Chrome - here's how you can switch
By Amber Bouman Last updated
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The best password managers in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Dropbox Passwords is shutting down — what you need to do
By Amber Bouman Published
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Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here’s how to save them
By Amber Bouman Published
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Apple Passwords password manager review
By Emily Long Published
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Millions stolen from LastPass users in massive attack — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora Last updated
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Proton Pass password manager review
By Emily Long Published
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Google just made a huge step in killing off passwords for good
By Tom Pritchard Published
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Hurry! Save 50% on this top-rated password manager
By Louis Ramirez Published
 
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X will lock you out of your account if you don’t take this security step — here’s what to do
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