This VPN just received top marks for its new no-logs policy By Nicholas Fearn VPN provider HMA has received a low-risk rating from a cyber risk firm, making it one of a growing number of VPNs to be audited.
NSA: Turn off these smartphone features if you want your location to stay secret By Nicholas Fearn The NSA wants defense and national-security personnel to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on their phones, among other safeguards to maintain location privacy.
How to use a VPN to speed up your online gaming By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn You might have found your internet lagging when gaming – here's how a VPN can get you back up to speed.
Mac malware could take over your laptop with a single Microsoft Office file By Paul Wagenseil A single Microsoft Office document can be used to hack a Mac, thanks to a chain of Apple and Microsoft flaws, a well-known hacker has shown.
Hidden iOS 13.6 option lets you choose when to install updates: How to use it By Nicholas Fearn A hidden option in iOS 13.6 lets iPhone users download system updates automatically but install them manually.
Here's how much cybercrooks pay for your stolen personal data By Nicholas Fearn Stolen personal data can fetch up to $1,500 in hacker forums, a new study finds, with stolen bank accounts, social media logins, passports and other information all for sale.
Watch out for these fake online shopping sites, FBI warns By Nicholas Fearn As more people buy items online than ever, the FBI is warning about online shopping sites that end up scamming customers.
How to use a VPN to speed up your internet By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn How can a VPN speed up your internet connection? In this quick guide, we'll show you exactly how to max out your connection 24/7.
Buying a used smartphone could put you at risk — here's why By Nicholas Fearn A new investigation by Which? shows that pre-owned smartphones could put users at risk because the phones may be too old to get critical security updates.
Massive data breach hits 1.3 million users -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn The U.S. interior design company Havenly asks users to change their passwords after 1.3 million user records were posted on the internet.
Trump TikTok ban: President gives Microsoft 45 days to buy company By Nicholas Fearn Trump has changed his mind on banning TikTok, and has given Microsoft 45 days to complete the purchase of the Chinese viral-video app.
Perimeter 81 VPN review By Richard Sutherland VPN The Perimeter 81 VPN isn't class-leading, but it's just part of the company's excellent suite of tools. Read our review of the VPN here.
Windows 10 now warns you against installing this software By Alan Martin CCleaner is now flagged as 'potentially unwanted software' by Microsoft Defender.
Keeper password manager review By Sean Riley Keeper is not the flashiest password manager, but it works well, has excellent security features and is not expensive.
Enpass password manager review By Sean Riley Enpass does password-manager basics right, and costs at most $54.
VPN deal: bargain CyberGhost offer gives you six months free on one-year plan By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn CyberGhost is offering what works out at a huge 79% off, meaning users get a low monthly cost plus more flexibility.
How to use a VPN to stay safe on public Wi-Fi By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Many people know how dangerous public Wi-Fi can be, so here's our quick guide on how to use a VPN to protect yourself.
Speedify review By Richard Sutherland Speedify is one of the fastest VPNs we’ve ever tested, but can it stack up to the competition? Find out in our full review.
Scary 'BootHole' flaw puts Windows, Linux PCs at risk: What to do By Paul Wagenseil A flaw in the widely used GRUB bootloader lets hackers bypass Secure Boot on most PCs to install malware that's nearly impossible to detect.
These 45 Netgear routers can be hacked and will never be fixed — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil Netgear won't patch 45 out of 79 models affected by several serious security flaws because it deems them end-of-life. Find out if your router is one of them.
How to use a VPN to torrent safely By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Many people understand that torrenting unprotected presents a risk, so here's how and why a VPN can help protect P2P sharers.
386 million user records stolen in data breaches — and they're being given away for free By Nicholas Fearn A notorious hacker is giving away 386 million personal user records stolen from 18 different companies, including Microsoft, HomeChef, Promo.com, Mathway, Chatbooks, Dave and Wattpad.
How to avoid ISP restrictions with a VPN By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn From torrent sites to adult content, using a VPN can help you access anything your internet provider might be blocking.
WhatsApp hack targets prominent politician -- what you need to know By Nicholas Fearn WhatsApp confirmed that a leader of the Catalan campaign for independence from Spain had his phone targeted by spyware in 2019.
10 billion records, including personal details, exposed by unsecured databases By Nicholas Fearn NordPass has found unsecured databases from 20 countries across the globe, with emails, phone numbers and login information all up for grabs.
IPVanish July sale: three months of VPN cover for the price of one with this bargain deal By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN favorite IPVanish is offering three months of cover for just $11.99 – but this low commitment deal is only available until August 2.
Netflix scammers stealing credit card info — protect yourself now By Henry T. Casey A new Netflix phishing scam evades detection and adds legitimacy by making victims pass a CAPTCHA test before going to the main 'login' page.
How to use a VPN to save money when shopping online By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn A little-known feature of VPNs is that they can be used to save money online. Here's our quick guide on how to make that happen.
50 million OKCupid users at risk due to security flaws — what to do now By Nicholas Fearn Several flaws have been found in OkCupid's website and apps that could have let hackers access personal data such as profiles, messages and sexual orientation.
North Korean hackers create ransomware to steal your cash By Nicholas Fearn The infamous North Korean Lazarus hacking group has developed its own ransomware to steal huge sums, according to Kaspersky researchers.
