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Get FREE antivirus from Surfshark VPN for Black Friday

By Krishi Chowdhary Published

Surfshark One is down to just $2.49 per month for Black Friday, giving you antivirus, scam protection, and breach alerts for the same price as its basic Starter plan.

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We've tested the best antivirus software and these are the 5 I recommend right now

By Olivia Powell last updated

Efficient, easy to use apps to keep your Windows laptop or PC safe

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Dangerous new Gmail exploit lets hackers read your emails for a monthly fee of $1,000 — and it even works after a password reset

By Scott Younker Published

A new tool allegedly lets attackers access Gmail accounts even after password changes and session revocation.

Malware & Adware
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These are the 5 best password managers to protect your online accounts

By Darragh Murphy last updated

The best password managers take the guesswork out of remembering your passwords while helping you generate strong and complex ones for each of your accounts. Here's the best we've tested.

Password Managers
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So-called 'SMS of Death' can crash Android phones with just a text: what you need to know

By Scott Younker Published

A potentially debilitating SMS attack has been discovered that can crash Android phones, but a fix may already be in place.

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Over 300 Chrome extensions found hijacking searches of 13.4 million users — how to stay safe

By Scott Younker Published

A security researcher investigated more than 300 Chrome extensions that hijack searches to earn revenue.

Online Security
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Bought a new tablet for your kids? Here's how to lock it down before handing it over

By Rami Tabari Published

If you just bought your kids a new tablet, you should learn how to manage the parental controls for their online safety.

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How to find out if your data is on the dark web — and how to remove it

By Rami Tabari Published

Your data could be leaked and you might not know it. Learn how to scan the dark web and protect yourself.

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Hackers breached 25 servers, including U.S. government-linked systems — and AI tools may have helped

By Amanda Caswell Published

Hackers exploited critical security flaws to breach 25 servers, including U.S. government-linked systems. Researchers say AI tools may have played a role.

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Save $6.50 per month with this Proton Unlimited deal

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published

Proton Unlimited is down to $6.49 a month, saving you a massive $78 per year on a privacy suite that replaces your VPN, email, cloud storage, and more

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