The Best Cheap VPN in 2020 By Luke Edwards VPN Cheap VPNs let you stay safe and secure without paying an arm and a leg - there's no need to compromise on quality with these services.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition review By Brian Nadel Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition runs on autopilot and offers no extras or customization options, but it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to fuss with antivirus software.
Norton 360 2020 antivirus review By Brian Nadel Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.
Signal is adding automatic face blurring to help protesters By Paul Wagenseil Secure-messaging app Signal is adding a feature to automatically blur faces in photos.
What Is a VPN? By Ryan Goodrich A virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure connection to a private server from a remote location.
Got a small business? Teach your employees to safely work from home By Nicholas Fearn Kaspersky warns that small businesses are taking a lax approach to digital security as employees work from home.
These iPhone VPN apps will just rip you off: What to watch for By Nicholas Fearn Avast security researchers urge iPhone users to watch out for phony or fraudulent VPN apps.
iPhones just got a big Google security upgrade -- here's how to use it By Nicholas Fearn iOS users can now log into Google accounts using physical security keys.
Most people don't change passwords after data breaches -- here's why you should By Nicholas Fearn A study finds most people don't change their passwords after data breaches, and only a third of those who do opt for stronger passwords.
Malware surges as cyber crooks take advantage of global pandemic, report finds By Nicholas Fearn Malwarebytes says cyber criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a huge increase in malware attacks.
Google hit with $5 billion lawsuit for allegedly spying on Chrome users By Paul Wagenseil A top law firm has sued Google for $5 billion in federal court, arguing that Chrome's Incognito mode doesn't prevent users from being tracked by websites.
Federal agencies hit by fewer cyberattacks in 2019, White House says By Nicholas Fearn Despite federal agencies experiencing fewer cyberattacks and other incidents in 2019, the U.S. government had to disclose three major data breaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is Google Authenticator (and how to use it) By Andrew E. Freedman One of the most popular forms of token-based 2FA is Google Authenticator. Here's how to use it.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2020 By Mike Prospero Smart smoke detectors are connected to the internet and relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on the lights. Here are the best.
Critical Android flaw can be used to hack almost any phone: What to do By Paul Wagenseil A new Android flaw called Strandhogg 2.0 could let attackers spoof any legitimate app to steal passwords or spy on users.
IdentityForce UltraSecure+Credit review By Brian Nadel IdentityForce offers the best overall service when credit monitoring is factored in, but LifeLock has the edge on pure identity protection.
Your router's security stinks: Here's how to fix it By Paul Wagenseil Most home Internet routers have serious security flaws, with some so vulnerable to attack they should be thrown out, an expert warns.
Ring Video Doorbell 2 Review: A Solid Video Doorbell for Any Door By Susie Ochs Ring Video Doorbell 2 is flexible enough to go anywhere, plus it has good motion-alert settings and low cloud-storage costs.
Jailbreaking any iPhone just got easier with this new hack By Paul Wagenseil An iPhone jailbreak tool now works on all current models and the latest versions of iOS.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update gives Microsoft two more ways to kill the password By Henry T. Casey The Microsoft Windows 10 May 2020 Update unlocks two new places to use Windows Hello. Here's what you need to know.
