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100 million Americans just had their background check data exposed — phone numbers, dates of birth and more
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Background check firm MC2 data left a 2.2TB database with personal and employment data on millions of Americans unprotected online.
The Best Cheap VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested tons of the cheapest VPNs like Surfshark, PIA and NordVPN. In this guide, I've reviewed and ranked the very best.
Octo2 banking trojan is taking over Android phones and stealing cash — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
After its source code leaked earlier this year, the Octo malware is back with a new version that can completely take over infected Android phones remotely.
The best internet security suites in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.
11 million Android users infected with dangerous Necro trojan — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Necro trojan has resurfaced and is now being injected into legitimate apps by hackers through malicious SDKs.
The best Smart TV VPN 2024
By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
VPN A Smart TV VPN is the perfect tool for accessing blocked content, but the wide variety of devices can cause issues. Here's our full guide.
NordVPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN In my complete NordVPN review I run down the famous provider's features, from privacy and streaming to performance and its apps.
What is Nord's Identity Theft Insurance?
By Krishi Chowdhary published
Nord's identity theft insurance offers financial help to victims of a cyberattack. What is it, how does it work, and how can you get it?
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