IDShield identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel last updated 15 December 21 IDShield's frequent credit scores are handy, though IdentityForce and LifeLock monitor more credit bureaus and personal data.
9 tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 24 October 22 Here's how to avoid cybercrooks and scammers to shop safely on Cyber Monday — and throughout the holiday season.
How to shop safely on Black Friday By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 March 22 Cybercriminals and advertisers are eagerly waiting for you to head to shopping malls and retails websites on Black Friday. Here's how to avoid their traps.
Astrill VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 16 November 21 VPN Astrill VPN is popular with techy types thanks to low-level customization, but its high price and app issues mean it's not the perfect package.
The one thing you should start using to prevent getting hacked By Emily Long published 15 November 21 There's a lot of upside and not much downside to using a password manager. Here are the basics.
UFO VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 12 November 21 VPN UFO VPN makes some appealing claims, but almost none of them are backed up in practice – find our more in our full UFO VPN review.
Bitdefender VPN review By Luke Edwards last updated 12 November 21 vpn Our full Bitdefender VPN review explores whether the antivirus giant's foray into VPN can really match up to the big guns.
You.com is a Google search alternative promising better privacy — but something's a bit off By Paul Wagenseil last updated 25 August 22 Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.
StrongVPN review By Luke Edwards last updated 12 November 21 With useful apps for just about every device, and good OpenVPN speeds, StrongVPN is a decent contender.
Steam phishing scam promises free Discord Nitro — don't fall for it By Paul Wagenseil published 3 November 21 A phishing scam tries to steal your Steam login credentials by promising you a free month of Discord Nitro. Don't fall for it.
Facebook is killing off this popular but creepy feature — here's what that means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 2 November 21 Facebook unexpectedly said it would kill off its Face Recognition feature, which automatically identifies Facebook users in uploaded photos and videos.
Your Wi-Fi network is too easy to hack — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 28 October 21 An Israeli researcher was able to 'crack' the Wi-Fi passwords for 70% of home and business networks using cheap tools. Here's how to make sure you're part of the other 30%.
Squid Game scams, malware pop up online to lure fans — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 October 21 Two security firms are warning of a flood of Squid Game-related scams and malware, including poisoned downloads and bogus Halloween costumes.
Five things to do with a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn VPNs are great for privacy and security, but they can do tons more than that. Here we investigate what using a VPN on your Mac can do for you.
Are there any free options for getting a VPN on your Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 While they might be tempting, using a no-fee VPN can come with some serious drawbacks. Here we run them down for Mac users.
So you need a VPN for your Mac – here's what to look for By Kieron Allen published 26 October 21 VPNs aren’t just useful for Windows devices – there are lots of providers that offer equally good services for your Mac.
Is it legal to use a VPN on my Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn Wondering if using a VPN on your Mac will have any legal implications? Here, we run down any issues to keep an eye out for.
How to stay safe online by using a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 25 October 21 vpn Here, we run down a few key ways to stay safe with a VPN on your Mac, from choosing the right service to how to act online.
Your iPhone can be tracked via Bluetooth — and you may not be able to stop it By Paul Wagenseil published 22 October 21 Apple devices are worse off than Android, Windows
VPN vs proxy: what's the difference and which should you get? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 22 October 21 VPN VPN and proxies perform similar tasks, but in practice they're very different. Here we run down what each does and how to choose.
Here's all the ways Google Pixel 6 boosts your security and privacy By Paul Wagenseil last updated 21 October 21 The Pixel 6 brings significant improvements to Android privacy and security, even if many of them involve playing catch-up with Apple.
Brave browser just swapped out Google for its own privacy-focused search engine By Paul Wagenseil last updated 21 October 21 The Brave browser has made its own privacy-focused search engine the default, displacing Google and promising users no tracking or profiling.
Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid By Emily Long last updated 8 September 22 Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
What is a USB security key, and how do you use it? By Billy Givens published 16 October 21 A hardware or USB security key is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. Here’s how they work and how to choose one.
WhatsApp now offers 'end-to-end' encrypted backups — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil published 14 October 21 WhatsApp now lets you encrypt your chat backups with a private key, Facebook said in a series of online postings. Here's how the process works.
New Verizon text message scam could steal your personal info — don't click this By Richard Priday last updated 13 October 21 A new scam text targeting Verizon customers has been spotted, so look out for weird messages claiming to be from the carrier and don't click the link.
1 in 5 people aren't protecting themselves against cyber attacks — are you one of them? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 October 21 vpn In a recent survey we found that over 20% of people use no cybersecurity tools whatsoever. Here's how and why to use them.
iPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study finds By Paul Wagenseil last updated 9 October 21 Apps on Android and iOS are roughly equal in how much they track and profile you, Oxford researchers have found.
The best France VPN in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 4 October 21 VPN Whether you're a resident or you're simply visiting, using a France VPN can both keep you protected online and access more content.
Apple using 'privacy as cover' for advertising push, claims analyst By Alan Martin last updated 3 October 21 Apple’s commitment to privacy has earned the company plaudits from across the tech spectrum, but could it have an ulterior motive?
