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Google Messages is getting 5 new security features to help protect you from scams and other threats
By Josh Render published
Google has unveiled several new security measures for Google Messages to help keep you and your family safe from malicious messages.

More than 21 million employee screenshots leaked from WorkComposer workplace surveillance app
By Amber Bouman published
A workplace surveillance app leaked more than 21 million employee screenshots onto the open web.

FBI issues warning over scammers impersonating agents to steal your money
By Amber Bouman published
The FBI has issued a scam alert warning that scammers are impersonating agents from its Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Hackers are impersonating banks to infect your Android phone with credit card-stealing malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new Android malware campaign uses phishing and social engineering to trick you into voluntarily giving up your credit card data.

Best VPN free trial in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN free trials can help you get an idea for what a VPN service is like without committing, but which is the best one?

iOS 18.4.1 — update your iPhone right now to apply emergency security fix
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple has fixed two zero-day flaws used in attacks targeting iPhone users but you’ll also want to update your other devices to stay safe from potential attacks.

Best free iPhone VPN app in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.

Gmail scam alert: this Google email is actually a phishing attack — how to stay safe
By Darragh Murphy published
A new phishing email is posing as Google to steal users' account credentials, and it's been authenticated by Google itself.
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