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What are the benefits of using a VPN?
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
VPNs are everywhere these days – but why bother investing in one? Here are the biggest and best VPN benefits.

Is a VPN really worth it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPNs are useful in the right situations, but do you really need one? Here, I'll explore the details to help you decide if a VPN is right for you.

DeepSeek’s app contains serious privacy and security vulnerabilities that you should know about
By Amber Bouman published
DeepSeek's mobile apps have some serious privacy and security issues according to a new report.

Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
By Amber Bouman published
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.

Hackers are spreading info-stealing malware and taking over accounts using fake wedding invitations — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are using fake wedding invites as a lure to infect your phone with malware, steal your data and even share your private messages with your other contacts.

Best VPN free trial in 2025
By Sam Dawson last updated
Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here's my round-up of the top VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.

Hackers are using the guise of fake job interviews to infect unsuspecting Mac users with the FERRET malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
Your Mac's microphone and webcam are absolutely fine, despite what hackers may have you believe

Grub Hub data breach exposed contact and payment information of diners, merchants and drivers — here’s what we know
By Amber Bouman published
GrubHub has revealed that it was hit with a data breach that exposed the personal information of drivers, merchants and customers.

Google just fixed a zero-day kernel flaw used by hackers and 47 other vulnerabilities — update your Android phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The latest round of Android security updates contain fixes for 48 vulnerabilities including a zero-day kernel vulnerability and a critical flaw in Qualcomm’s wireless chips.
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