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Americans hit by 87 million credential-stuffing attacks daily: How to stop it

By Nicholas Fearn

As data breaches become more common, hackers are increasingly conducting credential-stuffing attacks -- and the U.S. is the biggest victim.

Best Free VPN Services in 2020

By Isabel Martins

When it comes to free VPN downloads, a lot separates the best from the worst. Here are our best free VPN tips.

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Nest users can now sign up for Google's most secure protection

By Nicholas Fearn

Google adds yet another layer of protection for Nest owners following large number of requests.

The best VPN service in 2020

By James Rivington

VPN These are the best VPNs to keep your data safe and private whether at home or in public - plus website unblocking, streaming and more.

Zoom security issues: Here's everything that's gone wrong (so far)

By Paul Wagenseil

More than a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious. Here's what to know if you're using Zoom.

ESET 2020 antivirus review

By Brian Nadel

ESET's antivirus software barely slows system performance, but it offers middling malware protection and can get expensive if you have a lot of machines to protect.

The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2020

By Paul Wagenseil

Want to make sure your kids are safe on their phones? Here are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities.

Critical iPhone security update now live for millions — download iOS 13.5.1 now

By Philip Michaels

The latest software update from Apple patches the unc0ver jailbreak on iPhones and iPads. Here's what you need to know.

The best antivirus software in 2020: Free antivirus and paid software

By Paul Wagenseil

Here is the best paid and free antivirus software available based on each program's malware detection, performance impact and extra features.

Cybercrime is rife in developed countries and on the rise, says new study

By Nicholas Fearn

NordVPN warns that cybercrime is on the rise

WhatsApp accounts getting stolen with this nasty trick: What to do

By Paul Wagenseil

It looks like someone's trying to hijack WhatsApp users by getting them to forward their 2FA account-verification codes.

This image is crashing Android phones — don't download it

By Roland Moore-Colyer

An idyllic image is causing havoc with Android phones, and you should stay away from it.

The best identity theft protection services in 2020

By Paul Wagenseil

We tested the five most popular identity theft protection services over a three-month process. Here are the best identity services that protect you most.

The best password managers in 2020

By Paul Wagenseil

The best password managers we've tested save you time while helping you stay safe online

The best ad blockers in 2020

By John Corpuz

The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.

Best video doorbells in 2020

By Mike Prospero

These are the best video doorbells based on video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.

Patriot Act surveillance powers left unrenewed after Trump threatens veto

By Nicholas Fearn

The House of Representatives shelved a vote on renewing Patriot Act provisions that might have let law enforcement officials see the browsing histories of millions of Americans.

RIP SHA-1: Hashing algorithm nears death as developers pull support

By Nicholas Fearn

Despite being something of a cryptography veteran, SHA-1 hash algorithm faces an uncertain future as OpenSSH and Libssh choose to block it.

ACLU sues Clearview AI over 'unlawful' facial recognition technology

By Nicholas Fearn

Plaintiffs led by the American Civil Liberties Union have sued facial-recognition firm Clearview AI, accusing it of violating privacy and safety laws in Illinois.