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Chrome extensions with 4 million installs are putting your privacy at risk — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Browser extensions let you customize and add new features to Google Chrome but these 35 unlisted ones require sensitive permissions that could put your privacy at risk.

Proton VPN review
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN Proton VPN is a very capable VPN, and will appeal to those looking for a more techy experience. However, it can't quite match the best of the best.

The best China VPN: working services right now
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A China VPN is essential for anyone traveling to the country – but not every provider works. Here are the very best VPNs for China on the market.

Microsoft's April update is breaking Windows Hello on some computers
By Scott Younker published
A recent April Patch Tuesday security update may be breaking Windows Hello on some computers.

Hackers are using fake Google Play Store pages to infect Android phones with a dangerous trojan — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
A new SpyNote malware campaign has been discovered online targeting Android users via fake Google Play Store pages.

Best Warzone VPN: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here the top 5 Warzone VPNs on the market today.

Windows PCs under threat from zero-day flaw used in ransomware attacks — update your computer right now
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft has revealed that a recently patched Windows zero-day flaw was used to spread malware and launch ransomware attacks.

The best BBC iPlayer VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN From catching up on the Olympics, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry

Scammers are impersonating QuickBooks in last-minute tax phishing scam — and it's stealing financial data
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are abusing Google Ads to send unsuspecting tax filers to fake login pages designed to steal their sensitive personal and financial information.
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