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How to use a VPN for streaming

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 17 June 22

vpn By using a VPN to change your location, you can watch content on tons of streaming sites that would usually be blocked in your country.

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A woman reportedly used an AirTag to track and murder her boyfriend

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 17 June 22

Police report an Apple AirTag was used by a woman to track her boyfriend, leading to his death and a murder charge against the woman.

This free VPN exposed 25 million user records — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published 16 June 22

The company behind a popular free VPN app left an 18.5GB database of connection logs accessible to the public online.

New PayPal phishing campaign is stealing credit card info — what you need to know

By Anthony Spadafora published 15 June 22

Cybercriminals are impersonating PayPal to harvest phone numbers and payment details using fake order confirmations.

Mullvad VPN review

By Richard Sutherland published 15 June 22

VPN In our Mullvad review, we explore how the famously privacy-focused VPN stacks up in all the most important areas.

VyprVPN review

By Michael Graw, Sead Fadilpašić published 14 June 22

In our VyprVPN review, we explore everything the privacy-focused provider has to offer, and outline where it may lack compared to rivals.

Hide.me VPN Review

By Mo Harber-Lamond, Sead Fadilpašić published 14 June 22

VPN With a great free option and tons of features to please experts, our Hide.me VPN review digs down into what makes it a tempting provider.

These 'Instagram apps' promise free followers but steal your account info instead

By Anthony Spadafora published 13 June 22

Instagram users are being tricked into exposing their credentials by malicious apps offering free followers and likes.

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Use this hidden Android feature before lending your phone to anyone else

By Millie Davis-Williams published 13 June 22

Lending your phone to a friend? Here’s how to keep your phone safe with screen pinning on Android

Planning your next big summer trip? Watch out for these scams

By Anthony Spadafora published 11 June 22

Travel-themed phishing scams have picked up ahead of summer vacation and this is what you need to know to protect yourself.

This ransomware makes you sign up for Roblox to get your files back

By Anthony Spadafora published 10 June 22

The WannaFriendMe ransomware forces you to sign up for Roblox and buy in-game currency to decrypt your files.

Hackers are taking over Instagram accounts using phishing attacks — how to protect yourself

By Anthony Spadafora published 8 June 22

Copyright violation scams continue to be a problem for Instagram users which is why you should take action now to protect your account.

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Hackers have earned millions selling your data on the dark web — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published 8 June 22

From passports to bank account data, the things available to purchase on the dark web just might surprise you.

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How to use the iPhone guided access mode

By Peter Wolinski published 8 June 22

If you're lending your phone to someone, limit what they can do using the iPhone's guided access feature.

Watch out – This new malware can add hundreds to your phone bill

By Anthony Spadafora published 7 June 22

SMSFactory sends expensive text messages and makes premium-rate calls undetected from your Android smartphone.

Don't let identity theft ruin your summer vacation — here's what to look out for

By Anthony Spadafora published 5 June 22

Falling victim to identity theft can often take years to recover from which is why you want to avoid it at all costs.

This social engineering trick can infect your PC with malware — what you need to know

By Anthony Spadafora published 2 June 22

A new exploit can automatically open a search window when you launch a weaponized Word document.

Google Play Protect review

By Brian Nadel published 2 June 22

Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.

Tim Hortons app tracked customers at all times — how restaurant apps can put your privacy at risk

By Anthony Spadafora published 2 June 22

Downloading the app for your favorite restaurant may make ordering more convenient but it can also put your privacy and personal data at risk.

Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability can be used to attack your PC — what to do now

By Anthony Spadafora published 1 June 22

The Follina zero-day in Microsoft Office is quite dangerous but fortunately Microsoft has a workaround as we wait for an official patch.

Bag yourself free antivirus with Surfshark VPN's massive new deal

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 1 June 22

vpn Surfshark's VPN and antivirus bundle is now even cheaper than ever, and you'll bag two cybersecurity essentials for the price of one.

Private Internet Access (PIA) review

By Richard Sutherland published 31 May 22

In our hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.

How to block spam texts on Android

By Millie Davis-Williams published 31 May 22

Want to know how to block spam texts on Android? Here’s the best way to stop spam texts coming through

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7 easy ways to improve your online security for free

By Anthony Spadafora published 30 May 22

From deleting your unused accounts to setting up multiple email accounts, these small steps can help improve your online security.

The best Peacock VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 27 May 22

VPN Using a Peacock VPN can get you access to events like the Super Bowl, WWE, and classic shows anywhere in the world.

Look out – this Android malware can take over your banking and crypto accounts

By Anthony Spadafora published 27 May 22

The ERMAC Android banking trojan has been upgraded with more features to make it easier to steal your credentials.

DuckDuckGo browser is not as private as you think — here's why

By Anthony Spadafora published 26 May 22

DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for mobile blocks trackers from Google and Facebook — but not Microsoft.

Connected car apps could give hackers access to your vehicle

By Anthony Spadafora published 25 May 22

Controlling a connected car using a third-party app could put your privacy and security at risk.

These popular travel apps could put your summer vacation plans at risk