Amazon fined $30 million for Alexa child privacy and Ring violations By Mike Prospero last updated 1 June 23 Amazon will pay $30 million to settle privacy allegations for its Ring security cameras and Alexa recordings of children.
Best VPN deals in June 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 25 May 23 VPN Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? These VPN deals offer huge savings on all the very best providers – all you need to do is pick which one!
The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2023 By Tom Pritchard last updated 17 May 23 It doesn't matter why you're leaving, these are still the best WhatsApp alternatives you can download right now.
Here’s how to claim your share of Facebook’s $725 million Cambridge Analytica settlement By Rory Mellon published 20 April 23 Current and former Facebook users are owed a share of an eye-watering $275 million settlement — here's how to claim your cut of the cash.
TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know By Malcolm McMillan last updated 17 April 23 U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration have floated a potential TikTok ban or the forced sale of the app by ByteDance. Here's everything you need to know.
New Chameleon banking trojan is stealing account info — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 13 April 23 The Chameleon banking trojan is a new malware strain that’s already posing a threat to Android users by stealing their passwords, harvesting their text messages and more.
Romance scams — what they are and how to avoid them By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 March 23 Romance scams promise to give you love but end up taking your money. Here's how to spot them, and what to do if you become a victim.
The best Super Bowl VPN deals in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 8 February 23 VPN If you're outside the US, you may not be able to catch the Super Bowl without a VPN. Here are the very best Super Bowl VPN deals for 2023.
Zoom security issues: What's gone wrong and what's been fixed By Anthony Spadafora last updated 21 January 23 Dozens of security and privacy issues have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious and many have been fixed. Here's what you need to know.
Signal vs. Telegram: Which encrypted messaging app wins? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 December 22 Signal and Telegram are both popular choices for encrypted messaging but which one is right for your needs?
New bill could ban TikTok in the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills today to restrict the activities of Chinese-owned social media apps such as TikTok.
Eufy cameras allegedly uploaded data to the cloud - despite local storage promises By Malcolm McMillan published 30 November 22 Security expert Paul Moore was able to find sensitive personally identifiable information stored on Eufy’s servers despite promises of local data storage only.
These are the Black Friday VPN deals I'd actually buy – and the ones not worth your time By Mo Harber-Lamond published 25 November 22 VPN Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.
How to know if someone blocked your number By Marshall Honorof last updated 14 November 22 To know if someone blocked your phone number, there are a few trial-and-error methods you can use to hazard a reasonably good guess.
Apple reportedly collecting an alarming amount of data on users — despite privacy claims By Alan Martin published 9 November 22 While Apple enforces third-party apps to respect privacy, its own apps collect a huge amount of detailed data, researchers find.
1.6 million hit in possible Mercedes-Benz data breach — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 October 22 Mercedes-Benz USA disclosed that personal data of 1.6 million prospective and actual customers had been exposed online, and that about 1,000 people had very sensitive data leaked.
FBI warns of surge in SIM-swapping attacks — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 19 October 22 SIM-swapping attacks to steal phone numbers and linked online accounts grew 15-fold in 2021, the FBI warned.
Bitdefender can now protect your identity along with your computer By Anthony Spadafora last updated 19 October 22 Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection is now available as a standalone subscription or as part of Bitdefender Ultimate Security.
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns By Chiara Castro published 11 October 22 vpn From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 October 22 Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.
Dangerous Predator spyware hits Android phones — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 October 22 Google has shined light on a new spyware developed to target Android smartphones using zero-day vulnerabilities.
New Chrome extension rules could hobble ad blockers By Tony Polanco last updated 3 October 22 Chrome browser extensions falling under the existing browser framework will stop working in January 2023, which could nuke many ad blockers.
FBI warns of government-impersonation scams — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 29 September 22 The FBI issued a public-service announcement regarding scam callers who pretend to be government officials but want you to pay fines or provide sensitive information immediately.
'Joker' Malware Infects 24 Android Apps: Delete Them Now By Paul Wagenseil last updated 22 September 22 Google booted 24 Android apps from its Play Store after they were found to be stealing contact info.
Google now lets you remove your search results with personal data — here’s how By Tom Pritchard published 22 September 22 Google's new tool makes it easier to remove your personal information from its search results.
Don't let your web browser save your passwords — here's what to do instead By Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 September 22 Most web browsers offer to remember your passwords, but don't let them. Here's why browsers aren't safe enough, and what you should use instead.
The worst online scams and how to avoid them By Linda Rosencrance, Paul Wagenseil last updated 20 September 22 From remote-impersonation scams and sextortion to fake antivirus and tech support, here are the threats you need to be aware of.
Google search just got a great upgrade for Android users By Tom Pritchard last updated 17 September 22 Android users can now wipe the last 15 mins of search history with a single tap.
What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it? By Chiara Castro published 16 September 22 vpn VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need it.
Possible T-Mobile data breach may affect 100 million customers — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 16 September 22 A hacker says they've stolen account data on 100 million T-Mobile customers, including Social Security numbers, driver's-license numbers and dates of birth.
