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Google just patched two critical Android zero-days exploited by hackers — update your phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google has released its security updates for April 2025 which contain fixes and patches for 62 vulnerabilities found in Android.

FBI issues serious warning to iPhone and Android users — stop answering these calls ASAP
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Phantom hacker scams rely on multiple imposters posing as tech support, bank and government representatives to con potential victims out of their hard-earned cash.

T-Mobile is starting to send out data breach settlement payments for up to $25K — see if you qualify
By Amber Bouman published
T-Mobile customers affected by a 2021 data breach should be receiving their settlement checks this month.

I put Trend Micro and McAfee antivirus in a head to head showdown – here’s how it went
By Amber Bouman published
McAfee is known for offering a lot of features and extras, while Trend Micro has a lot of plans that cover many different devices. We compare the two point by point here.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.

The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.

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.

The best router VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN We've tested all the very best router VPNs, and here we've rounded up our top 5 – with one provider even offering bespoke hardware.
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