Astrill VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 16 November 21 VPN Astrill VPN is popular with techy types thanks to low-level customization, but its high price and app issues mean it's not the perfect package.
The one thing you should start using to prevent getting hacked By Emily Long published 15 November 21 There's a lot of upside and not much downside to using a password manager. Here are the basics.
UFO VPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 12 November 21 VPN UFO VPN makes some appealing claims, but almost none of them are backed up in practice – find our more in our full UFO VPN review.
HideMyAss! (HMA) VPN review By Luke Edwards published 12 November 21 HideMyAss! (HMA) is one of the top VPNs for privacy with certified no-logging, but streaming issues might be an issue for some.
Bitdefender VPN review By Luke Edwards published 11 November 21 vpn Our full Bitdefender VPN review explores whether the antivirus giant's foray into VPN can really match up to the big guns.
Mozilla VPN review By Luke Edwards published 11 November 21 Mozilla VPN is a fairly new service to the game, but it already packs great speeds and plenty of potential. Read our Mozilla VPN review for more.
You.com is a Google search alternative promising better privacy — but something's a bit off By Paul Wagenseil published 9 November 21 Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.
TunnelBear review By Luke Edwards published 9 November 21 In our TunnelBear review, we test out the simple, beginner-friendly provider to see if it can match up to the market leaders.
StrongVPN review By Luke Edwards published 9 November 21 With useful apps for just about every device, and good OpenVPN speeds, StrongVPN is a decent contender.
VyprVPN review By Michael Graw, Luke Edwards published 5 November 21 In our VyprVPN review, we explore why the Swiss provider might be the right choice for you, and outline any issues we faced.
Private Internet Access (PIA) review By Richard Sutherland published 4 November 21 In this PIA review, we run down the latest tweaks to the VPN and what features see it work towards becoming a true rival to the top dogs.
Steam phishing scam promises free Discord Nitro — don't fall for it By Paul Wagenseil published 3 November 21 A phishing scam tries to steal your Steam login credentials by promising you a free month of Discord Nitro. Don't fall for it.
PureVPN review By Mo Harber-Lamond published 3 November 21 VPN With plenty of servers and apps for tons of devices, PureVPN has the makings of a great VPN – but there are a couple of issues to be aware of.
Facebook is killing off this popular but creepy feature — here's what that means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 2 November 21 Facebook unexpectedly said it would kill off its Face Recognition feature, which automatically identifies Facebook users in uploaded photos and videos.
Your Wi-Fi network is too easy to hack — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil published 28 October 21 An Israeli researcher was able to 'crack' the Wi-Fi passwords for 70% of home and business networks using cheap tools. Here's how to make sure you're part of the other 30%.
Squid Game scams, malware pop up online to lure fans — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 October 21 Two security firms are warning of a flood of Squid Game-related scams and malware, including poisoned downloads and bogus Halloween costumes.
Five things to do with a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn VPNs are great for privacy and security, but they can do tons more than that. Here we investigate what using a VPN on your Mac can do for you.
Are there any free options for getting a VPN on your Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 While they might be tempting, using a no-fee VPN can come with some serious drawbacks. Here we run them down for Mac users.
So you need a VPN for your Mac – here's what to look for By Kieron Allen published 26 October 21 VPNs aren’t just useful for Windows devices – there are lots of providers that offer equally good services for your Mac.
Is it legal to use a VPN on my Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn Wondering if using a VPN on your Mac will have any legal implications? Here, we run down any issues to keep an eye out for.
How to stay safe online by using a VPN on your Mac By Alex McOmie published 25 October 21 vpn Here, we run down a few key ways to stay safe with a VPN on your Mac, from choosing the right service to how to act online.
Your iPhone can be tracked via Bluetooth — and you may not be able to stop it By Paul Wagenseil published 22 October 21 Apple devices are worse off than Android, Windows
VPN vs proxy: what's the difference and which should you get? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 22 October 21 VPN VPN and proxies perform similar tasks, but in practice they're very different. Here we run down what each does and how to choose.
Here's all the ways Google Pixel 6 boosts your security and privacy By Paul Wagenseil published 21 October 21 The Pixel 6 brings significant improvements to Android privacy and security, even if many of them involve playing catch-up with Apple.
Brave browser just swapped out Google for its own privacy-focused search engine By Paul Wagenseil published 21 October 21 The Brave browser has made its own privacy-focused search engine the default, displacing Google and promising users no tracking or profiling.
Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid By Emily Long published 18 October 21 Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
What is a USB security key, and how do you use it? By Billy Givens published 16 October 21 A hardware or USB security key is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. Here’s how they work and how to choose one.
WhatsApp now offers 'end-to-end' encrypted backups — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil published 14 October 21 WhatsApp now lets you encrypt your chat backups with a private key, Facebook said in a series of online postings. Here's how the process works.
New Verizon text message scam could steal your personal info — don't click this By Richard Priday published 12 October 21 A new scam text targeting Verizon customers has been spotted, so look out for weird messages claiming to be from the carrier and don't click the link.
1 in 5 people aren't protecting themselves against cyber attacks — are you one of them? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 October 21 vpn In a recent survey we found that over 20% of people use no cybersecurity tools whatsoever. Here's how and why to use them.
