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Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs from the Play Store — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Security researchers have uncovered a new global ad fraud campaign that used seemingly innocent Android apps for nefarious purposes.

Best smart smoke detectors in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.

Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your data
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are using fake Meta suspension warnings in a new FileFix campaign to lure users into installing info-stealing malware on their own devices.

NordVPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
In my complete NordVPN review I run down the famous provider's features, from privacy and streaming to performance and its apps.

I found a phishing email in my inbox and a malicious app in my news feed — here’s how I knew they were scams
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Don't let a clever phishing scam or a fake virus pop-up catch you off guard: two real-world examples to help you learn how to spot a cyberattack.

Hackers are using Google search results to spread fake apps filled with malware — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman published
A new malware campaign is using fake search results to spread dangerous malicious apps to unsuspecting victims.

Skincare giant Clarins allegedly hit in data breach with 600,000 customers exposed — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
The luxury skincare company Clarins Group has reportedly been hit by in a ransomware attack which exposed the data of hundreds of thousands of customers.

7 iPhone security settings you should enable right now to lock down your smartphone
By Amber Bouman published
These seven settings can help make your iPhone even more secure.
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