What is a Double VPN and how does it work? By Krishi Chowdhary published 26 May 23 VPN Having a VPN that offers Double VPN is great if you're looking for the ultimate in protection. Here's all you need to know.
Best DIY home security systems in 2023 By Mike Prospero last updated 25 May 23 The best self-installed, or DIY home security systems include motion and entry sensors, a loud siren and professional monitoring, all for a reasonable monthly fee.
ChatGPT is being used to create malware — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 25 May 23 Hackers are already abusing ChatGPT to create new malware samples. It's a problem that's only likely going to get worse.
'Look who died' scam is making the rounds on Facebook — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 Scammers are messaging unsuspecting users on Facebook while pretending to be a friend with a new scam designed to steal their accounts.
Debt collector breach exposes financial data of 1.1 million Americans — see if you’re affected By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 The debt collector NCB has disclosed that hackers breached its systems though they also gained access to Bank of America and TD Bank customer data.
Don’t let your phone get infected with the AhRat malware — delete this screen recorder app now By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 A screen recorder app that used to be legitimate has turned malicious and is now infecting users with dangerous malware.
VPN logging policies: what you should look for By Krishi Chowdhary published 24 May 23 VPN Your VPN's logging policy is one of the most important parts of its privacy suite. Make sure you know what to look for before you buy.
Understanding VPN protocols: OpenVPN, L2TP, WireGuard & more By Krishi Chowdhary published 23 May 23 VPN Every VPN uses a protocol to encrypt your data, but there are a number of options – good and bad – to choose from. Here's our full rundown.
Your iPhone could soon allow you to verify who you're texting with in iOS 16.6 — here’s how By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 May 23 Apple is reportedly testing out its new iMessage Contact Key Verification security feature in the iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 betas.
Don’t buy these Android TV boxes — they come pre-loaded with malware By Nick Pino published 22 May 23 If you bought a budget Android TV box from Amazon recently, you need to read this as it may have come pre-loaded with malware.
Apple issues urgent fix to block zero-day attacks — update your iPhone and Mac now By Anthony Spadafora published 19 May 23 Apple has patched three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been used by hackers to launch attacks against iPhones, Macs and the company’s other devices.
Cyberstalkers are using this Windows 11 tool to track iPhone users — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 18 May 23 Being able to use iMessage on Windows is great, but Microsoft’s Phone Link app could be used to spy on your iPhone if you’re not careful.
New DarkBert AI was trained using dark web data from hackers and cybercriminals By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 DarkBERT is a new AI language model that was trained exclusively on data from the dark web and it’s already outperforming other large language models.
Your Google account could get deleted — here’s why By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 17 May 23 Got an inactive Google account? You might want to log in or lose it.
Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.
Macs are under attack from this cybersecurity tool — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 16 May 23 Hackers are using an open-source port of the cybersecurity tool Cobalt Strike to launch attacks against unsuspecting Mac users.
Super Mario Bros. Movie downloads are infecting pirates with malware By Anthony Spadafora published 15 May 23 Hackers often use popular movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a means of infecting unsuspecting users with malware.
Toyota exposed car location data of 2 million drivers for 10 years — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Toyota has disclosed a data breach after a misconfiguration in its cloud environment could have allowed anyone to access car location data without a password.
Intel Boot Guard keys leak as a result of MSI data breach — what this means for you By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Intel is investigating claims that its Intel Boot Guard private keys were leaked following a data breach at MSI earlier this year.
Google is bringing this once paid security feature to Gmail for free — and you can try it soon By Anthony Spadafora published 11 May 23 Google is bringing Google One’s dark web report to Gmail for free but only U.S. users will be able to try out the feature when it rolls out in the coming weeks.
The best mobile VPN apps in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 11 May 23 VPN There are countless mobile VPN apps on the market. Many aren't worth your time, but we've rounded up the top 5 to optimize your Android or iOS smartphone with a mobile VPN.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 10 May 23 The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.
FTC issues warning over urgent emails from PayPal — it’s a phishing scam By Anthony Spadafora published 10 May 23 The FTC is warning users about a new phishing scam that uses urgent emails from PayPal and MetaMask to trick users.
The best China VPN: working services in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 9 May 23 VPN A China VPN is essential for anyone traveling to the country – but not every provider works. Here are the very best VPNs for China on the market.
TikTok VPN: evade bans and access anywhere By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 9 May 23 VPN Skepticism of TikTok has reached an all-time high, and demand for TikTok VPN services is rapidly rising. Here are the ones we trust the most.
This new Android malware is stealing passwords and 2FA codes — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 9 May 23 The new FluHorse malware is being spread through a phishing campaign that tricks users into installing malicious apps impersonating legitimate ones.
Over 600,000 Android users infected with malware on Google Play — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 8 May 23 These malicious apps could secretly be draining your bank account by signing you up for paid subscription services against your will.
I review ID protection services and these 10 things help me secure my identity online By Brian Nadel published 8 May 23 Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft and these are the ones that work for me.
IdentityIQ Secure Max review By Brian Nadel last updated 5 May 23 IdentityIQ Secure Max lets you keep an eye on your credit scores and even protect your children but it’s expensive and lacks some identity protection features.
MyFICO Premier identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel last updated 4 May 23 MyFICO may not have a VPN, password manager or malware protection but it does provide actual FICO scores and an excellent credit simulator.
