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Why Apple's Siri settlement means nothing for data privacy
By George Phillips published
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle its Siri lawsuit, but fines do nothing to help the future of digital privacy.

Telegram data sharing has increased by 6,000% since CEO's arrest
By George Phillips published
Messaging app Telegram has significantly increased the amount of personal data it shares with the authorities. Here's what this means and what you can do about it.

New malware uses infected VPN apps to take over your device — here's how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Newly identified malware can steal your information, as well as gather keystrokes and screenshots.

I put Bitdefender vs Norton antivirus through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
By Amber Bouman published
Bitdefender and Norton are both excellent antivirus programs, but which one is best suited for your PC?

Millions of email users at risk — passwords could be exposed to hackers, experts warn
By Alyse Stanley published
3.3 million email services don't have encryption enabled, the Shadowserver Foundation finds, which leaves users' log-in credentials vulnerable to sniffing attacks.

Hackers can steal your accounts, and all it takes is a double-click — don’t fall for this new form of clickjacking
By Anthony Spadafora published
Clickjacking has been used by hackers for years now but this new double-click variation is particularly dangerous, especially with sites that use oAuth for quick logins.

Are VPNs legal?
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Using a VPN may or may not be illegal depending on where you are and what you are trying to do. Read our in-depth guide for total clarity on the topic.

Are VPNs safe?
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
A VPN may or may not be safe. Read our in-depth guide if you're unsure on whether or not it is safe to use a VPN.
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