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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 25 November 22

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.

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

By Anthony Spadafora published 23 November 22

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.

Best US VPN running on a number of devices

The best US VPN for use in or outside the USA in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 2 March 23

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

By Anthony Spadafora published 22 November 22

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.

The best Australia VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 22 November 22

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.

The best Roku VPN 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 16 February 23

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 November 22

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

A person trying to login into their bank account using their phone

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

By Anthony Spadafora last updated 21 November 22

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

By Luke Edwards published 21 November 22

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 21 November 22

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.

Windows 10 VPN being used on a Microsoft Surface laptop

Best Windows 10 VPN for PC in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 March 23

VPN We've reviewed all the best Windows 10 VPNs, and here we pull together the five best performers to help you pick the best PC VPN for you.

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

By Malcolm McMillan published 17 November 22

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

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

By Anthony Spadafora published 17 November 22

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

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table

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

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 17 November 22

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

iOS-style app icon displaying the best iOS VPN for iPhone

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 30 March 23

VPN Using an iPhone VPN for iOS is the simplest way to stay protected on your Apple device. We've tested dozens, and here are the very best available today.

Hide.me Black Friday offer on website homepage

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

By Chiara Castro published 16 November 22

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.

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

By Anthony Spadafora published 16 November 22

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

The best Linux VPN in 2023

By Mayank Sharma last updated 9 February 23

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

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

By Andy Sansom published 15 November 22

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

The UAE flag displayed on a laptop screen

The best UAE VPN for Dubai in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 6 March 23

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.

Graphical image illustrating NordVPN's birthday deal

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

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 14 November 22

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 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 16 March 23

VPN Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here we round up the best VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.

Free iPhone VPNs: the best options in 2023

By Chiara Castro last updated 27 February 23

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

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 November 22

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 ExpressVPN connected to a USA server on an Android device

The best Android VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 February 23

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.

Nasty Chrome extension can steal your passwords and credit card info — what to do

By Anthony Spadafora last updated 10 November 22

A malicious Chrome extension is taking over Chromium-based browsers to steal passwords and infect PCs with malware. Here's how you can protect yourself.

The most secure VPN 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 1 February 23

VPN Looking for the most secure VPN provider on the market? Here we round up the 5 best services according to our last round of hands-on testing.

Best fast VPN 2023: which provider is fastest?

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 14 February 23

VPN Want to download the fastest VPN? We've tested dozens of providers and rounded up the the best fast VPN services available.

The best gaming VPN in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 21 February 23

VPN Want to download a gaming VPN to protect yourself from DDoS attacks and eliminate network throttling? Here are the top 5 VPNs for gaming today.

VPN Black Friday deals: what we saw in 2022 and what to expect in 2023

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 19 December 22

VPN With mega Black Friday VPN deals last November, countless privacy hunters found bargains. Here's what was on offer, and what we expect in 2023.

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