This scary malware can cripple your PC — how to protect yourself By Nicholas Fearn According to cybersecurity firm ESET, the Mekotio banking Trojan is currently active in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Peru and Portugal.
What can free VPNs be used for? By Kieron Allen vpn Find out what the benefits of a no-fee VPN are, and learn how they can help you stay safe online.
Is a VPN really worth it? By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN While a VPN can be really useful, do you really need one? Here' we'll drill into the details and see if a VPN is right for you.
How to use a VPN to avoid VoIP blocking By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Many countries restrict VoIP calls, so if you live in or are travelling to one, you'll need a VPN to access WhatsApp and the rest.
Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer, Windows flaws following Korean attack By Nicholas Fearn Kaspersky disclosed two zero-day flaws actively being exploited in Windows, with the last patch being issued yesterday.
Isn't this ironic: Top cybersecurity firm falls prey to phishing attack By Nicholas Fearn Top cybersecurity-training firm the SANS Institute fell prey to a phishing attack that ended up exposing 28,000 user records.
TikTok secretly tracked millions of Android users — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil The TikTok Android app secretly tracked millions of users by collecting permanent device IDs in violation of Google's rules, a report says.
Hackers exploiting global pandemic with these scary internet attacks By Nicholas Fearn The Russian cybersecurity firm claims that DDoS attacks 'increased three-fold' in the second quarter and attributes the rise to the coronavirus pandemic.
2,600 credit cards stolen from online store -- what you need to know By Nicholas Fearn More than 2,000 people using Michigan State's online shop have fallen victim to credit-card theft after hackers inserted malicious code into the website.
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge flaws leave billions open to attack By Nicholas Fearn A flaw in Chrome, Edge and other browsers could let hackers to get around a crucial security policy used by thousands of websites to prevent cyberattacks.
iPhone apps just as unsafe as Android apps, says security researcher By Paul Wagenseil Apps for Apple's iPhone have just as many security holes as their Android counterparts, says a security researcher who's examined both platforms.
This best-selling smart lock lets hackers access your Wi-Fi network — what to do [updated] By Nicholas Fearn A flaw in the setup process for the August Smart Lock Pro lets attackers grab your home Wi-Fi network's password.
More than 400,000 hit by data breach at online exam site — what to do By Nicholas Fearn Online test-taking service ProctorU disclosed a data breach affecting more than 440,000 students and instructors.
TikTok ban may lead to surge in VPN usage By Mo Harber-Lamond ExpressVPN says it's seeing a rapid increase in customers following the U.S. government's announcement that it intends to ban TikTok unless an American firm buys it.
VPN Unlimited review By Michael Graw vpn VPN Unlimited has a small server network, can it match the big hitters in terms of functionality?
Nasty Android malware could put millions at risk — what to do now By Alan Martin A vulnerability in Qualcomm chipsets could lead to spying, data theft and more malware on Android handsets worldwide.
NordVPN forms advisory board, taps Have I Been Pwned's Troy Hunt as first member By Nicholas Fearn Have I Been Pwned founder Troy Hunt will be the first member of an independent advisory team for VPN provider NordVPN.
Trump enacts TikTok ban: What to know about the executive order By Kelly Woo President Trump's TikTok ban, explained: How his executive orders will affect TikTok users, Fortnite and more.
Android just got a long-overdue security upgrade — here's how it works By Roland Moore-Colyer Google has added a PIN-encrypted 'Safe Folder' to its Files by Google Android app.
Twitter flaw could expose Android users' direct messages: What to do By Nicholas Fearn Twitter has asked many Android users to update their apps due to a flaw that might let attackers view direct messages.
This popular smart lock could have been easily hacked -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn The widely sold UltraLoq smart locks could have been opened by anyone because the parent company was leaking crucial information over the internet, a security researcher found.
Encrypt.me review By Christian Rigg VPN Encrypt.me is a bare-bones VPN service with a simple interface built for the masses – but at what expense?
VPN security alert: 900 servers hit by huge data breach By Nicholas Fearn A hacker is offering free access to more than 900 compromised corporate VPN servers on a popular cybercriminal forum.
This VPN just received top marks for its new no-logs policy By Nicholas Fearn VPN provider HMA has received a low-risk rating from a cyber risk firm, making it one of a growing number of VPNs to be audited.
How to use a VPN to speed up your online gaming By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn You might have found your internet lagging when gaming – here's how a VPN can get you back up to speed.
Mac malware could take over your laptop with a single Microsoft Office file By Paul Wagenseil A single Microsoft Office document can be used to hack a Mac, thanks to a chain of Apple and Microsoft flaws, a well-known hacker has shown.
Hidden iOS 13.6 option lets you choose when to install updates: How to use it By Nicholas Fearn A hidden option in iOS 13.6 lets iPhone users download system updates automatically but install them manually.
Watch out for these fake online shopping sites, FBI warns By Nicholas Fearn As more people buy items online than ever, the FBI is warning about online shopping sites that end up scamming customers.
How to use a VPN to speed up your internet By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn How can a VPN speed up your internet connection? In this quick guide, we'll show you exactly how to max out your connection 24/7.
Buying a used smartphone could put you at risk — here's why By Nicholas Fearn A new investigation by Which? shows that pre-owned smartphones could put users at risk because the phones may be too old to get critical security updates.
