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Google just fixed another major Chrome zero-day flaw — update your browser right now
By Amber Bouman published
Google has released a new zero-day patch for a flaw in Chrome and users should update their browsers as soon as possible.

The best mobile VPN apps in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've tested dozens of apps to determine the top 5 best mobile VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

People are putting aluminium foil on their door handles — here's the bizarre reason why
By Camilla Sharman published
Can putting aluminum foil on your door handle really keep your home safer?

Nearly 200,000 people hit in New York Blood Center data breach — names, IDs, SSNs and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
A data breach at the New York Blood Center has exposed the sensitive personal and financial information of nearly 200,000 people.

Samsung security flaw could let hackers remotely control your device — update your Galaxy phone right now
By Amber Bouman, Kaycee Hill published
Samsung users should update their smartphones to protect against a serious vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers.

Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs in massive SlopAds fraud campaign — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
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.
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