Your old phone number is a hacker's dream — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil Recycled phone numbers expose their previous owners to account takeover, hacking, stalking and even blackmail, researchers find.
Best VPN free trial in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A VPN free trial gives you the chance to test a service before you commit to a lengthy contract – here are the best options on offer today.
The best free VPN services in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Free VPN services are tempting, but users need to make sure the compromises made elsewhere are worth the sacrifice.
The Best Cheap VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Some cheap VPN services match up to the most expensive nowadays – here are our top picks for enhancing streaming and staying safe.
Google Play just copied the App Store's top new feature By Paul Wagenseil Google said the Play Store would require each app to declare what kind of personal data it collects and how it uses it — just as Apple's App Store now does.
The best VPN service in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN The best VPN is great for privacy and streaming – the hardest decision is which one to go for. Here's our definitive list of the best on offer today.
Peloton data leak exposes users' personal data By Ian Morris Peloton allowed anyone who cared to look access to its API, which contained the private details of customers.
Serious Android flaw threatens hundreds of millions of users — what to do By Paul Wagenseil A flaw in Qualcomm modems used by hundreds of millions of Android phones could be used to steal data or hide malware, and it's not clear how many phones have been patched.
Apple AirTag sent in the mail to test tracking — here’s what happened next By Tom Pritchard Is AirTag tracking really all that? To find out, someone out their tracker in the mail.
The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Are you sure your kids are safe on their phones and tablets? Here are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities.
'Hundreds of millions' of Dell PCs threatened by security flaws — what to do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Five flaws in a 12-year-old Dell system driver threaten hundreds of millions of Windows laptops, desktops and servers.
These are the creepy ads Facebook doesn't want you to see By Paul Wagenseil Facebook has rejected Instagram ads created by Signal that would have made very clear how much data Facebook collects about you.
Chinese TV maker: Yes, our Android TVs spied on customers [update] By Paul Wagenseil Chinese TV maker Skyworth admitted some of its Android sets collected far too much personal data from users, but blamed a third-party service and denied prior knowledge.
Apple devices under attack — update your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch now By Paul Wagenseil Several serious Safari flaws have prompted Apple to patch Macs, Apple Watches, iPads and iPhones going back all the way to the iPhone 5s.
World Password Day sale: Top password manager LastPass is 25% off By Paul Wagenseil Well-known password manager LastPass is having a big sale for World Password Day, with savings of 25% on new subscriptions.
LastPass password manager review By Sean Riley Editor's Choice LastPass's free version has been hobbled by a recent policy change, but LastPass's moderately-priced paid version is still the best password manager available.
The best password managers in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil The best password managers we've tested save you time while helping you stay safe online.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil To keep your PC properly protected against malware, phishing and other online dangers, you'll need one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
The best internet security suites in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Here are the best internet security suites to protect all your devices
The best identity theft protection services in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil We used and tested the most popular identity theft protection services over three months. Here are the services that protect you best.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Bitdefender makes the best Mac antivirus software, but Kaspersky and Norton aren't far behind.
The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested By Paul Wagenseil Here's the best paid and free antivirus software available, based on each program's malware detection, impact on system performance and extra features.
Dashlane password manager review By Sean Riley Dashlane is a powerful, attractive and easy-to-use password manager, but its hefty prices are tied to extra features you probably don't need.
Apple AirTags' anti-stalking features come with a dangerous loophole By Mike Prospero, Paul Wagenseil Apple has built privacy protections into its AirTag trackers, but they seem to apply only to people using fully updated iPhones.
Update Google Chrome now to fix these three urgent security flaws By Paul Wagenseil Google pushed out yet more security updates for Chrome and the Chromium open-source project, the fourth round of fixes in two weeks.
The best cloud backup services in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil These are the best cloud backup services (aka online backup services) based on features, convenience and price.
Best home security cameras in 2021: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models By Mike Prospero Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
Best outdoor security cameras in 2021 By Mike Prospero The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
Nvidia GPU owners warned about serious driver bugs — update now By Ian Morris Nvidia has published details of a number of serious problems with older drivers. Make sure yours are up-to-date.
This package delivery text will steal your passwords — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil Britain's National Cyber Security Centre is warning of a fake package-delivery scam that's geared to steal your passwords.
