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Billions of Chrome users at risk from 13 security flaws including four high-severity ones — update your browser right now
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued fixes for 13 Chrome security flaws, and four of them are high-severity vulnerabilities.

New Android banking trojan lets hackers stream a live feed from your phone and control it in real time — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The new Albiriox banking malware can already impersonate over 400 financial apps while giving hackers remote control over infected smartphones.

Russia blocks Roblox – and demand for VPNs skyrockets
By Kristin Hassel published
In the last few hours, Russia blocked Roblox of spreading "extremist" views and "propaganda." However, citizens are fighting back with VPNs.

Google just fixed 107 security flaws including two zero-days — update your Android phone right now
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued a new security patch for Android which fixes over 100 bugs and flaws.

Over 4 million users hit with spyware that can turn your browser extensions into malware — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman last updated
ShadyPanda is a dangerous new malware campaign that spent years turning browser extensions into spyware.

Australia's social media ban is days away – will you be affected?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Australia's upcoming social media ban for under-16s requires strict age verification, but may also impact those of age.

Online age verification in the USA – a complete timeline
By Olivia Powell last updated
A full timeline of all the age verification laws in the United States, and what they mean for their citizens

The best budget antivirus just got cheaper – save 50% for Cyber Monday
By Amber Bouman published
Malwarebytes is streamlined, and effective, antivirus protection and its plans are all half off for Cyber Monday but you better act fast.
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