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Are VPNs legal?
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Using a VPN may or may not be illegal depending on where you are and what you are trying to do. Read our in-depth guide for total clarity on the topic.
Are VPNs safe?
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
A VPN may or may not be safe. Read our in-depth guide if you're unsure on whether or not it is safe to use a VPN.
5 worst data breaches of 2024 — including the mother of all breaches
By Amber Bouman last updated
There were dozens of data breaches this year, and these five were the ones that affected the largest number of people.
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 soon — 5 ways to make sure your PC is secure
By Brian Nadel published
Five things you can do when Microsoft ends its free security updates to the venerable Windows 10 operating system in October
Over 600,000 Chrome users at risk after 16 browser extensions compromised by hackers — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Browser extensions are under attack from hackers who are adding malicious code to them in order to steal cookies and credentials from Chrome users.
The top cyber threats to watch out for in 2025
By Olivia Powell published
Experts reveal what the top cyber threats to look out for in 2025 will be.
What is social engineering and how to avoid becoming a victim
By Amber Bouman published
Social engineering is one way threat actors can employ their scams both online and in the real world.
The top 10 data breaches of 2024
By Olivia Powell published
It's time to look back at all the biggest data breaches we saw this year
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