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Thousands of WordPress sites hijacked to spread Windows and Mac malware - how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Visiting any of these popular WordPress sites could leave you exposed to info stealing malware.

These states have the worst data privacy in the US – is yours one of them?
By Olivia Powell published
Research has revealed the best and worst US states for data privacy – how safe is yours?

Mac and iPhone users beware — Apple processors can be exploited to steal sensitive information
By Amber Bouman published
Security researchers have discovered a new flaw in Apple's chips that can be exploited to leak sensitive personal data from your browser.

DeepSeek AI collects your keystrokes and may never delete them
By George Phillips published
DeepSeek AI's fall from grace is almost as quick as its rise in popularity. The red flags keep coming, and if you value your data privacy, then do not download the Chinese AI tool.

TikTok, Google, Amazon, Apple – which is worst for data privacy?
By George Phillips published
They are some of the biggest tech companies in the world, but how do Apple, Amazon, Google, and TikTok compare when it comes to data privacy?

Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft is adding a new feature to its Edge browser that will block scareware attacks.

The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.

It's Data Privacy Day – 4 ways to protect your info online
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back Keeping your personal data to yourself is becoming harder and harder – but there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. Here are my top tips.
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