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.
Gmail adds blue checkmarks to fight phishing and scammers — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 4 May 23 Figuring out whether someone is who they say they are will soon be even easier in Gmail thanks to Google’s new blue checkmark system.
Google’s Finder network is coming to challenge Apple’s Find My — here’s what it could do By Tom Pritchard published 4 May 23 Google's Finder Network is coming, and it could be able to locate third-party Bluetooth trackers
Get Bitdefender's new password manager for free for six months — here's how By Anthony Spadafora published 4 May 23 Bitdefender is giving free access to its password manager for six months to Tom's Guide readers to commemorate this year's World Password Day.
The best VPN for ChatGPT in 2023 By Tom Bailey last updated 3 May 23 VPN Want access to ChatGPT from anywhere – even if it's banned in your country, school or office? We got you. Here are our top five ChatGPT VPNs.
Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 3 May 23 Google is rolling out passkey support for all Google accounts to protect them against password reuse, phishing attacks and being leaked in data breaches.
Unblock censored content for just $2.19 a month with Private Internet Access By Mo Harber-Lamond published 3 May 23 VPN Private Internet Access is a great choice for unblocking censored content, and with 2 months free, it's a absolute bargain.
Identity Guard Ultra review By Brian Nadel last updated 2 May 23 Identity Guard Ultra protects your identity and lets you keep tabs on all your financial accounts and credit ratings but it lacks extra security tools.
LifeLock Ultimate Plus identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel last updated 2 May 23 LifeLock Ultimate Plus is one of the most full-featured identity theft protection services but its range of plans can get confusing and top-tier protection doesn’t come cheap.
Aura identity theft protection review By Brian Nadel published 2 May 23 Editor\'s Choice Aura combines extensive monitoring and malware protection to keep your identity and personal information safe from cybercriminals.
Apple and Google teaming up to prevent AirTag stalking — here's how By Anthony Spadafora published 2 May 23 Google and Apple have joined forces to create a new specification that would alert both Android and iOS users about unknown Bluetooth trackers.
Heads up! Avast One is 70% off for Tom's Guide readers in the UK By Nikki Johnston published 1 May 23 Protect your network, devices and even your identity with this exclusive Avast One deal that knocks 70% off.
35 million Android users hit with adware — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora published 28 April 23 Minecraft clone apps on the Play Store were found to contain adware which slows down devices and eats up data by loading ads in the background.
What is a VPN kill switch, and why do you need one? By Krishi Chowdhary published 28 April 23 VPN VPN kill switches are an essential privacy feature, and provide your first line of defense should your connection drop. Here's all you need to know.
Daam Android malware can hold your phone hostage — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 27 April 23 The Daam malware can steal sensitive data, hide from antivirus apps and even deploy ransomware on infected Android smartphones.
AI-powered thermal cameras could be used to crack your passwords — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 26 April 23 Researchers have combined thermal cameras and AI to crack passwords based on where a user touches their keyboard and even their smartphone’s screen.
Bitdefender Password Manager review By Brian Nadel published 26 April 23 Bitdefender Password Manager makes it easy to securely store all of your passwords in one place and it integrates seamlessly with Bitdefender’s antivirus software.
EvilExtractor malware can steal passwords and hold your Windows PC for ransom — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 26 April 23 Hackers are now using the EvilExtractor malware in phishing campaigns designed to steal passwords and other sensitive data from Windows PCs.
Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 25 April 23 State-sponsored hackers are targeting vulnerable Macs in their cyberattacks with a new malware strain called RustBucket.
Hackers are using this new Gmail scam to steal your personal data — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 24 April 23 Hackers are impersonating Google Search in a new phishing scam to steal personal and financial data from unsuspecting users.
iPhone thieves are locking owners out of their devices — what you need to know By Jeff Parsons published 21 April 23 Thieves are using the iPhone's recovery key to lock victims out of their Apple account with devastating consequences
iOS 16’s Lockdown Mode can stop targeted cyber attacks By Tom Pritchard published 20 April 23 Your iPhone's Lockdown Mode now has proven protection against cyber attacks, say researchers.
Dangerous Chrome zero-day exploit discovered — update your browser now By Malcolm McMillan published 19 April 23 Google has discovered and patched a dangerous zero-day exploit in Chrome. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
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.
Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus review By Brian Nadel published 17 April 23 Editor\'s Choice Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus gives you access to malware protection, a VPN and a password manager along with identity theft monitoring and identity insurance, all in one package.
60 Android apps with 100 million installs contain malware — delete them right now By Anthony Spadafora published 17 April 23 A new Android malware has managed to make its way into 60 legitimate apps after infecting a third-party library used by all of them.
Hackers are using this new Chrome zero-day in their attacks — update your browser right now By Anthony Spadafora published 14 April 23 Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome that fixes a zero-day flaw currently being used by hackers in their attacks.