This Mac malware breaks through Apple's defenses — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil The latest strains of the AdLoad Mac malware punch right through Apple's built-in defenses, reports a security firm.
Get ready for Zoom-based deepfake phishing attacks, expert warns By Paul Wagenseil Deepfake technology is getting so good that it will become commonplace in phishing scams, an expert said at the Black Hat security conference.
Are torrents actually dangerous? By Christian Rigg vpn The general consensus is that torrenting poses a risk to users, but just how true is that, and how can you avoid any dangers?
How to access your router's settings By Alex Wawro Want to change your Wi-Fi password, or set up a guest Wi-Fi network? You need to access your router's settings — here's how.
VPN uses: 20 ways to get the most out of your VPN By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN There are countless VPN uses – they're not just torrenting, streaming and security tools. Here, we run down the 20 best VPN uses.
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers under attack by botnet malware — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil Millions of home Wi-Fi routers around the world are under attack from botnet malware, days after a firmware flaw was publicly disclosed.
ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol goes open-source alongside fresh security audit By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN ExpressVPN's in-house protocol Lightway promises security and blazing speeds, and becoming open-source is a key milestone.
The best Japan VPN 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Whether you're visiting Japan or you just want to watch more anime on Netflix, a Japan VPN is the perfect tool. Here are the very best.
The best Australia VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Whether you live Down Under or you're just travelling to Aus, using an Australia VPN is the perfect way to unblock streaming sites and stay private.
Apple Child Safety photo scanning — how it works and why it's controversial By Richard Priday Apple's new child safety tools include an on-device check to ensure photos don't contain abusive material. Here's how it works, and why it's already been criticized.
Your Wi-Fi router could tell everyone where you live — here's what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil Home gateway routers often reveal their users' addresses on the internet, thanks to an unwise formatting decision made more than 20 years ago.
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Each online account eats a ton of your time each year — and these take the most By Paul Wagenseil Each website you create an account with ends up wasting about 90 minutes of your time every year with emails, texts and phone calls, researchers have found.
How to use a VPN to unblock Google By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn If you can't access Docs, Gmail, Search and more, you need to unblock Google and keep up to speed with the rest of the world.
How to unblock sites and access banned pages wherever you are By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Geo-blocked content is everywhere, so it's no surprise countless people are looking to unblock sites. Here's our complete guide.
How to get the Android 12 Privacy Dashboard By Richard Priday If you're happy to trust a third-party app, you can use the new Android 12 Privacy Dashboard on any Android phone today.
Apple confirms it will start scanning iCloud and Messages to detect child abuse images By Imad Khan Apple has confirmed that it will begin scanning user's photos against a child abuse database before uploading them to iCloud.
The best Roku VPN 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Setting up a Roku VPN is a little complex, but well worth it when it comes to accessing tons of extra content. Here's our full guide.
Best Roblox VPN: unblock Roblox and get access in banned countries By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN A Roblox VPN is the easiest way to get access in countries where the game is banned. Here are our top five best Roblox VPNs today.
How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine Want to stop Windows 10 installing updates automatically? Here's how to turn off automatic updates until a more convenient time.
How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens Windows Defender (aka Microsoft Defender) is an excellent free antivirus program, but sometimes you need to turn it off in Windows 10. Here's how.
How to run a Safety Check in Google Chrome By Alex Wawro Google Chrome's Safety Check feature lets you quickly see how secure and up-to-date your browser is — here's how to use it.
Zoom settles $85 million class-action lawsuit — how to get your money By Paul Wagenseil Zoom reached a tentative settlement in a class-action suit, agreeing to pay out $85 million over claims it skimped on user security and privacy.
The best YouTube VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN Whether you want a YouTube VPN to watch on restricted networks like school or work, or content is blocked where you are, pick from our top 5.
How to share a Wi-Fi password By Richard Priday Help people easily connect their Android and iOS devices to your home network by learning how to share a Wi-Fi password.
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This Android malware records your screen — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil A new Android banking Trojan steals information by recording everything you do on screen, says a security firm.
Google Drive security update: What is it and what do I need to do? By Paul Wagenseil A 'security update' is being applied to Google Drive files in September. Here's what's really happening, and what you need to do.
Don't let your browser autofill your passwords — here's why By Paul Wagenseil Letting browsers and password managers automatically fill in usernames and passwords on websites is a huge security risk, a Czech security researcher says.
Update your iPhone to iOS 14.7 right now to fix emergency security flaw By Paul Wagenseil Apple rushed out an emergency patch for iPhones, iPads and Macs to fix a serious security flaw that's likely already being used in attacks.
