Online Security
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 Age checks in the UK result in a 77% decrease in visits to adult sites – but does this mean age verification works?By Olivia Powell Published 
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 The best Mac antivirus software in 2025By Amber Bouman Last updated 
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 The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2025By Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 X will lock you out of your account if you don’t take this security step — here’s what to doBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Best identity theft protection of 2025: Ultimate security for your entire digital lifeBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Don't wait for Black Friday — our favorite antivirus software is up to 80% off right nowBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 7 things you should never share on the internet — and not the obvious ones like your address and SSNBy Amber Bouman Published 
 
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Antivirus
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 The best Mac antivirus software in 2025By Amber Bouman Last updated 
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 Don't wait for Black Friday — our favorite antivirus software is up to 80% off right nowBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewedBy Amber Bouman Last updated 
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 ESET reviewBy John Brandon Published 
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 I’m a security editor, and this is the antivirus I would buy with my own moneyBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Malwarebytes Plus antivirus reviewBy John Brandon Published 
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 Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus reviewBy John Brandon Published 
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 The best Android antivirus apps in 2025By Amber Bouman Last updated 
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 It’s time to stop believing these lies about antivirus softwareBy Amber Bouman Published 
 
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Identity Theft Protection
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 Best identity theft protection of 2025: Ultimate security for your entire digital lifeBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Aura identity theft protection review: Excellent protection for the whole householdBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe onlineBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 LifeLock identity theft protection review: All the features you could ever wantBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus identity theft protection review: Taking online security to the next levelBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 IdentityForce identity theft protection review: All the basics for lessBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 IDShield identity theft protection review: An efficient and affordable option for basic coverageBy Brian Nadel Published 
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 Over half a million people impacted by major data breach — full names, SSNs, financial data and more exposedBy Anthony Spadafora Published 
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 What to do if you’ve been gift card scammedBy Amber Bouman Published 
 
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Malware & Adware
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 Fake WhatsApp and TikTok apps are trying to fool Android users into downloading spyware — don't fall for thisBy Amber Bouman Published 
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  Macs under attack from malware impersonating popular password managers — how to stay safeBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs in massive SlopAds fraud campaign — how to stay safeBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your dataBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Hackers are using Google search results to spread fake apps filled with malware — don't fall for thisBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 This new Android banking trojan can automatically transfer money off your phone to hackersBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for thisBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Google wants to fight Android malware by making sideloading more difficult — here's howBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Dangerous Android banking trojan found lurking in malicious apps with 19 million installs — don’t fall for thisBy Anthony Spadafora Published 
 
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Parental Controls
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 The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2025By Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 How to track your kids screen time — and the best tools to do itBy Kaycee Hill Published 
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 Apple just announced 5 big upgrades to protect your kids online — here's what's comingBy Philip Michaels Published 
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 How to set up parental controls on Nintendo Switch 2By Kaycee Hill Published 
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 Get the most out of your new Xbox with a gaming VPNBy Olivia Powell Last updated 
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 Google's School Time feature expanding to more devices — parents need to know about thisBy Josh Render Published 
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 Android phones are getting a powerful parental control upgradeBy Alan Martin Published 
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 How to set up Google Family Link on iPhoneBy Tom Pritchard Published 
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 How to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PCBy Alex Wawro Published 
 
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Password Managers
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 Google will let you use passkeys automatically in Chrome - here's how you can switchBy Amber Bouman Last updated 
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 The best password managers in 2025By Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Dropbox Passwords is shutting down — what you need to doBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here’s how to save themBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Apple Passwords password manager reviewBy Emily Long Published 
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 Millions stolen from LastPass users in massive attack — what you need to knowBy Anthony Spadafora Last updated 
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 Proton Pass password manager reviewBy Emily Long Published 
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 Google just made a huge step in killing off passwords for goodBy Tom Pritchard Published 
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 1Password password manager reviewBy Emily Long Published 
 
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More about Online Security
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 7 things you should never share on the internet — and not the obvious ones like your address and SSNBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Over 180 million email accounts have been leaked — check to see if yours is on the listBy Amber Bouman Published 
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 Global Encryption Day 2025: Activists call on governments to stop weakening encryptionBy George Phillips Published 
 
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