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DeepSeek AI collects your keystrokes and may never delete them
By George Phillips published
DeepSeek AI's fall from grace is almost as quick as its rise in popularity. The red flags keep coming, and if you value your data privacy, then do not download the Chinese AI tool.

TikTok, Google, Amazon, Apple – which is worst for data privacy?
By George Phillips published
They are some of the biggest tech companies in the world, but how do Apple, Amazon, Google, and TikTok compare when it comes to data privacy?

Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft is adding a new feature to its Edge browser that will block scareware attacks.

It's Data Privacy Day – 4 ways to protect your info online
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back Keeping your personal data to yourself is becoming harder and harder – but there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. Here are my top tips.

Apple just patched its first zero-day flaw of the year — update your iPhone and Mac right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has fixed a privilege escalation flaw in its Core Media framework that was used by hackers to attack iPhones running older versions of iOS.

The best Mac antivirus software in 2025
By Amber Bouman last updated
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.

FTC just issued warning over new 'brushing' scams
By Amber Bouman published
Scammers are now sending unsolicited packages to people's homes with the hope they'll scan the included QR code which leads to a malicious site.

How to avoid romance scams
By Catherine Hiley published
The best ways to recognise and avoid romance scams
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