Update Google Chrome now to fix these three urgent security flaws By Paul Wagenseil Google pushed out yet more security updates for Chrome and the Chromium open-source project, the fourth round of fixes in two weeks.
Nvidia GPU owners warned about serious driver bugs — update now By Ian Morris Nvidia has published details of a number of serious problems with older drivers. Make sure yours are up-to-date.
This package delivery text will steal your passwords — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil Britain's National Cyber Security Centre is warning of a fake package-delivery scam that's geared to steal your passwords.
MacBook security alert: Update to macOS 11.3 right now By Luke Wilson Hackers were able to exploit a zero-day vulnerability that allowed malicious payloads to bypass normal macOS defenses.
How to stop apps from tracking you in iOS 14.5 By Mike Prospero A new iOS 14.5 feature lets you control which apps can track what you're doing. Here's how to use it.
WhatsApp could soon let you send disappearing messages — here's how By Luke Wilson WhatsApp rolled out seven-day disappearing messages last year. The window could now be shortened to 24 hours.
How to avoid DDoS attacks when gaming By Richard Sutherland vpn The best VPN software for online gamers helps you avoid distributed denial-of-service attacks when gaming.
Apple AirDrop flaw exposes 1.5 billion devices — what to do By Paul Wagenseil Apple's AirDrop wireless file-sharing protocol leaks users' phone numbers and email addresses because it uses them for device identification, German researchers say.
How to stay safe when gaming online By Sarah James vpn Here, we run down some quick, easy tips on how to stay secure and anonymous when gaming online.
NordVPN vs Surfshark: Which provider is best? By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn NordVPN vs Surfshark is a match-up many will want to take notice of. Here, we pit the providers head to head to see in which areas each service excels.
ExpressVPN vs Surfshark: Which provider is best? By Mo Harber-Lamond Vpn ExpressVPN vs Surfshark sees one of the most priciest providers meet the cheapest – but is the extra expense worth it?
Is using a VPN when gaming safe? By Richard Sutherland vpn We look at whether the best VPN software for online gamers is safe and legal to use.
Bitwarden password manager review By Emily Long Bitwarden's free version has the basics of a good password manager, and its premium features are inexpensive. However, Bitwarden isn't the most intuitive platform to use.
MyFICO Premier identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel MyFICO monitors your credit and explains your credit scores better than any competitors. But it offers only basic identity-theft-protection and fraud detection.
IdentityIQ Secure Max review By Brian Nadel Great at monitoring your credit, but could do a bit more to monitor your identity
LifeLock Ultimate Plus identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel LifeLock with Norton 360 is kind of an irresistible combination of identity-theft-protection and antivirus software, but it leaves a bit to be desired for credit monitoring.
Identity Guard Ultra review By Brian Nadel Identity Guard Ultra protects your identity and credit files with an assist from a supercomputer and has unique tax-refund fraud alerts.
IdentityForce UltraSecure+Credit review By Brian Nadel Editor's Choice IdentityForce UltraSecure + Credit remains our Editors' Choice because it delivers thorough, comprehensive identity protection and credit monitoring for a reasonable price.
How to set up a PS5 VPN: everything you need to know By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn PlayStations don't natively support VPN connections, but getting a PS5 VPN isn't out of the question. Here are all your options.
Is using a VPN when gaming legal? By Richard Sutherland vpn We discuss whether using the best VPN software for gaming online can get you in legal hot water, and why you might want to use them.
Ransomware gang wants Apple to 'buy back' stolen blueprints [updated] By Paul Wagenseil The REvil ransomware group wants Apple to 'buy back' blueprints stolen from a Taiwanese company that manufactures third-party hardware.
Google Chrome just patched urgent security flaws — what to do right now By Paul Wagenseil Google updated Chrome for the fourth time in three weeks to fix seven serious security flaws, and other Chromium-based browsers are sure to follow suit.
Samsung's SmartTags trackers just got a big upgrade to fight Apple AirTags By Tom Pritchard Samsung is making sure no one will be able to use a SmartTag tracking device to track another person's location.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2021 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.
iPhone kids' app reportedly hosted crypto-casino By Luke Wilson A cute kids' game in the App Store became an online casino if you used a VPN to change your geographic location, a longtime Apple critic says.
TikTok VPN: How a VPN could evade TikTok bans and which services to use By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN While the US ban of TikTok has been paused, users in India and now Pakistan have been denied access. Can a TikTok VPN help?
WhatsApp tracking site spies on users — and blames Facebook By Shabana Arif A site that tracks WhatsApp users' activity for the purpose of catching cheating partners says Facebook is to blame for letting it operate.
Can using a VPN when gaming lower ping? By Richard Sutherland vpn A VPN could help you fix your high ping problems in online games.
WhatsApp Pink is a virus, not an app makeover — what to do if you get a link By Shabana Arif Another WhatsApp scam is doing the rounds, and this one might just sucker you in.
Data leaks aren't 'breaches' — but they're still screwing over users By Melanie Ensign Facebook, LinkedIn and Clubhouse deny blame for recent data leaks because of how the data got out. They should never be trusted again, writes our guest commenter.
