15 billion stolen usernames and passwords available online -- what to do By Nicholas Fearn Cybercrooks are selling or giving away 15 billion usernames and passwords on underground marketplaces, researchers say.
11 Google Play apps infected with nasty Android malware: What to do By Nicholas Fearn Another 11 apps in Google Play were infected with the notorious Joker malware to sign users up for premium subscriptions.
Best free VPN services in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond Free VPN services are variable in quality to say the least – here are the top five best free VPNs to help you pick a good one
Another 'Obamaphone' found to contain pre-installed malware: What to do By Nicholas Fearn More potentially dangerous adware has been found embedded in budget Android phones offered at low cost through the U.S. Lifeline Assistance program.
The best Netflix VPN in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Get access to unmissable shows from anywhere in the world with the five best Netflix VPNs available today.
The best UAE VPN working in Dubai 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond The UAE is notorious for its internet censorship, so using a VPN for Dubai and the rest of the country is the only option. Here are the best five.
Android banking malware downloaded 10,000 times from Google Play: What to do By Nicholas Fearn Security researchers found the Cerberus banking Trojan hiding in a legitimate Android currency-converter app, but not before it had been downloaded 10,000 times from the Google Play store.
Best antivirus 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.
Nearly 600 online retailers hit with credit card-stealing malware — protect yourself now By Nicholas Fearn A new gang of online credit-card thieves has made millions by infecting the websites of nearly 600 online retailers.
Unkillable Android malware is still out there -- how to protect yourself By Nicholas Fearn A significant number of new Android malware strains can't be removed by normal means, and Kaspersky warns that pre-installed adware only increases the risks of infection.
The best streaming VPN in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A streaming VPN will give you access to all the best TV and movies from around the world – here's our top 5.
IPVanish now offers unlimited devices on one single VPN plan By Mo Harber-Lamond IPVanish has removed its device limit, meaning you can now protect every device in your household on one plan.
Mac 'EvilQuest' ransomware can steal your data — what to do [updated] By Nicholas Fearn New Mac ransomware making the rounds gives victims 72 hours to cough up $50 -- and may steal their files anyway.
VPN uses: 10 ways to get the most out of your VPN By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Streaming, security, torrenting, social media – VPN uses are as varied as the providers themselves. But what can you actually do with a VPN?
Over 100 Wi-Fi routers fail major security test — protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil Every single one of 117 routers from seven well-known brands, including Netgear, D-Link, Linksys and TP-Link, had serious security flaws, a report finds.
Best Fire Stick VPN in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A Fire Stick VPN is the easiest way to unlock the true power of your streaming device – here are the best five available.
Windscribe VPN review By Richard Sutherland VPN Our Windscribe VPN review goes in-depth and explores this competitively priced, easy-to-use VPN service.
iOS 14 will tell you if your iPhone password isn't strong enough By Roland Moore-Colyer iOS 14 will help you take better care of your security by alerting you to weak passwords and data breaches.
Data breaches: What they are and how they can hurt you By Tom's Guide Staff When organizations lose sensitive data, little guys often get hurt. Here's how data breaches happen, and how they can be prevented.
These are the latest world's worst passwords — don't use any of them By Paul Wagenseil A Turkish information-security researcher analyzed more than 1 billion breached and stolen passwords to come up with a new list of the most commonly used ones.
The best UK VPN in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A UK VPN is an essential piece of kit for anyone seeking true online freedom – here are the five best UK VPNs available today.
North Korea wants to steal your credit cards, researchers say: What to know By Nicholas Fearn For more than a year, North Korean state-sponsored hackers have hacked into e-commerce websites worldwide to steal shoppers' credit-card numbers, researchers say.
Best VPN free trial in 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN VPNs with free trials are rare things – here are the best five you can try before you buy with no commitment.
Firefox VPN: all you need to know and how it compares to the rest By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Firefox VPN has been in development by Mozilla for some time – it's finally available, and here's everything you need to know
Download NordVPN: how to install NordVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android By Mo Harber-Lamond Download NordVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS or Android easily with our complete walkthrough guide.
Fitness company data leak affects 99,000 customers, trainers — what to do By Nicholas Fearn Fast-growing fitness firm V Shred may have exposed the personal information of nearly 100,000 customers, trainers and others -- and much of this data is still online for anyone to access.
LinkedIn, like TikTok, copies data from iOS clipboard, but says it's a mistake By Nicholas Fearn LinkedIn admitted that, like TikTok, its iOS app was copying data from the clipboards of iPhone and iPad users.
The best Chrome VPN extension in 2020 By Luke Edwards VPN A Chrome VPN extension is the easiest way to protect yourself when using Google's browser – here are the best five.
500,000 BMW, Mercedes and Hyundai owners hit by massive data breach By Nicholas Fearn Personal data of nearly 500,000 BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai and SEAT car owners appears to have been stolen from a UK customer-service call centre and is now being sold on the dark web.
Facebook comes clean on sharing user data with third parties — yes, again By Paul Wagenseil Facebook admitted that some 5,000 third-party app developers got access to user personal data beyond a 90-day usage cutoff.
