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The most private VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Picking up the most private VPN is the first step in maintaining your online anonymity. Here are the top 5 services available today.

Over 180 million email accounts have been leaked — check to see if yours is on the list
By Amber Bouman published
Have I Been Pwned just updated its database with millions of new leaked emails and passwords, so it's worth checking if yours in on the list.

The best Chrome VPN extension
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested hundreds of VPNs, including Chrome VPN extensions, and while they don't offer the same protection as a full-blown VPN, they're still handy.

The best Amazon Prime VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Away from home? Stream your Prime Video catalog no matter where you are with an Amazon Prime VPN. We've narrowed down the top 5 services available.

17 million hit in major lending company data breach — how to see if you're affected and what to do next
By Amber Bouman published
Prosper lending has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 17 million people.

The best iPad VPN in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPad to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iPad VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark
Taxpayers targeted in new Inflation Refund text scam — what you need to know and how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.

I'm a security editor and here's how I stopped a phishing attempt 1,900 miles away from home
By Amber Bouman published
A security editor never rests: Here's how I managed to stop phishing attempt while on vacation, nearly 2,000 miles away from home.
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