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I’m testing Roku’s new security cameras — and this is one feature I really like

By Anthony Spadafora published

Roku now makes smart home devices and I love how easy it is to view the company’s security cameras right from my TV.

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Nearly 500 million WhatsApp accounts leaked online — what to do now

By Sanjana Prakash last updated

Someone is selling the mobile phone numbers of nearly 500 million WhatsApp users. Here’s what this could mean for you and how to stay safe.

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Google patches yet another Chrome zero-day bug – update your browser now

By Anthony Spadafora published

Google has released an emergency security update to patch a zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited in the wild.

PureVPN Black Friday VPN deal

PureVPN's $1.13 a month Black Friday deal is frankly ridiculous

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

vpn PureVPN's Black Friday VPN deal has blown all other providers out the water, and our exclusive code can save you even more cash!

Private Internet Access VPN Black Friday deal

World-class VPN Private Internet Access slashes prices by a huge 83%

By Chiara Castro published

vpn PIA's Black Friday VPN deal is absolutely unmissable at just $2.03 a month – and even includes a huge 4 months free!

A VPN on a tablet with a Black Friday tag

These are the Black Friday VPN deals I'd actually buy – and the ones not worth your time

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.

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Do your kids play Roblox? Don’t let them download this Chrome extension

By Anthony Spadafora published

Roblox players need to look out for this Chrome extension with a backdoor that allows hackers to take over their account and steal their items.

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The best US VPN for use in or outside the USA in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN Need a VPN for the US to evade surveillance and censorship online? We've tested dozens of providers, and here we rank the very best US VPNs

iCloud Private Relay on an iPhone

iCloud Private Relay reportedly abused in ad fraud scheme — what you need to know

By Anthony Spadafora published

Apple's iCloud Private Relay can help you hide your real IP address online, but cybercriminals have found a way to use it to commit ad fraud on popular sites.

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The best Australia VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN Whether you live Down Under or you're just visiting, an Australia VPN is the easiest way to access more streaming content and stay safe online.

Best Roku VPN

The best Roku VPN 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN A Roku VPN can take time to set up, but once it's up and running you'll have access to tons of extra content. Here's our complete guide.

TunnelBear review

TunnelBear review

By Sead Fadilpašić published

In my TunnelBear review, I test out the simple, beginner-friendly provider to see if it can match up with the market leaders.

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These sneaky Android apps are stealing banking info — delete them now

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

Several file manager apps for Android have actually turned out to be malware droppers used to infect vulnerable devices with the SharkBot malware.

IPVanish review

IPVanish review

By Luke Edwards published

VPN In our full IPVanish review we test the old-school favorite out in all the key areas to see if it can stand up to the very best on the market.

The FIFA World Cup trophy ahead of the final between France and Croatia in 2018

These World Cup 2022 scams will steal your data and your money — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published

Cybercriminals have been hard at work creating World Cup 2022 phishing sites designed to trick eager fans into giving up their personal information and their hard-earned money.

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Best Windows 10 VPN for PC in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN We've tested every Windows 10 VPN for PC worth its salt, and here we round up the very best. If you need a VPN for Windows, look no further.

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1Password joining Apple, Google and Microsoft in embracing passkeys — what it means for you

By Malcolm McMillan published

1Password has announced that it will be supporting passkeys starting in 2023 as part of the FIDO Alliance.

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Don’t click on that email from Instagram support — it’s a fake

By Anthony Spadafora published

A new phishing campaign is using fake emails from Instagram to steal user accounts and sensitive information.

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Almost 50% of macOS malware reportedly comes from single app — delete it now

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

MacKeeper could be bad news for your Mac, so make sure you delete it today.

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Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN An iPhone VPN for iOS is the perfect tool for accessing blocked sites, staying safe on public Wi-Fi, and streaming more. Here are the very best.

Hide.me Black Friday offer on website homepage

Short and sweet: bag one year of Hide.me for $49

By Chiara Castro published

vpn Hide.me is offering one of the shortest plans among 2022 Black Friday VPN deals, meaning you don't need to commit for long to grab this bargain.

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If you use any of these passwords you need to change them now — here’s why

By Anthony Spadafora published

Although they may be hard to remember, you want to use strong, complex and unique passwords with at least 12 characters for each of your online accounts

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The best Linux VPN in 2022

By Mayank Sharma published

VPN A Linux VPN is the perfect way to upgrade the already-secure operating system – but choosing the right one can be tricky.

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This insidious Android app is stealing banking info — delete it now

By Andy Sansom published

Another Android app has been found to be after your precious bank details, installing the nefarious Xenomorph trojan.

best UAE VPN for Dubai

The best UAE VPN for Dubai in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

vpn A UAE VPN for Dubai is the only way of accessing WhatsApp and censored sites in the Emirates. Here are the very best on the market.

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This super short-term NordVPN deal offers the best price we've ever seen

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

vpn Exclusive to Tom's Guide and TechRadar, this NordVPN deal is the cheapest we've ever seen it go – bag 2 years for just $2.49 a month.

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Best VPN free trial in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN If you're looking for a VPN free trial to try before you buy, there are a number of options to choose from. Here, we round up the very best.

Free iPhone VPN

Free iPhone VPNs: the best options in 2022

By Chiara Castro published

VPN Despite there being a ton of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store, just a few are safe to use. Here are our favorite services right now.

Windscribe vpn review

Windscribe VPN review

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN In my Windscribe VPN review, we run down the characterful VPN's paid and free options, and test its speed, privacy, streaming and more.

Best Android VPN

The best Android VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN Need to download a VPN for Android? We've tested all the best Android VPNs, and here we're rounding up the top five available.

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