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Best VPN holiday deals
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs this holiday season. Currently on discount: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.
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Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
As the U.S. government steps closer to a TikTok ban, a VPN could be the answer for users who still want to access their favorite app.
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This sneaky phishing attack is a new take on a dirty old trick
Attackers are using Word documents to steal Microsoft account info—and antivirus isn’t catching it yet.
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ExpressVPN releases new dedicated IP feature with total user anonymity
ExpressVPN's new dedicated IP features aims to offer convenience without compromising privacy.
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Best Cyber Monday VPN deals
Cyber Monday 2024 is here and this year VPN bargain hunters can find steep discounts on some of the very best services on the market.
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Black Friday deals are here! 7 tips to avoid being scammed
Watch out for fraudsters hoping to make a quick, dirty buck amid the online chaos.
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Firefox 133 adds privacy-boosting 'bounce tracking' protection
Mozilla has released Firefox 133. The browser offers even more protection for your privacy. The developers have also closed some security gaps.
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'Hacker' breaks into gym to get hired, gets arrested instead
A Missouri man is being charged after allegedly "hacking" multiple businesses, then contacting them to sell his "security services."
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Watch out for fake Ryzen 9800X3D listings and don't get scammed
Dubious Amazon listings have shown up for the hottest new processor on the market. Selling for as low as $200, they're obviously fake.
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Should you use a VPN browser extension? What you gain, what you give up
A VPN browser extension can be a simple and affordable way to stay safe while browsing the web, but your mileage may vary.
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Black Friday VPN deals: What to expect, early sales
Black Friday 2024 is just around the corner. This year, VPN bargain hunters can expect steep discounts on some of the very best VPN services on the market.
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No more frights: Microsoft Edge is getting scareware protection
The web is rife with scams that rely on scare tactics. But Microsoft Edge will soon defend against such terrors.
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The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off
The Blink Video Doorbell has had its price slashed in half on Amazon.
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
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Hackers are using Facebook ads to spread fake Chrome password managers
Watch out for Facebook ads claiming that you need to update Bitwarden. They're loading up Chrome with spyware instead.
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Disposable addresses would make Gmail a privacy powerhouse
Your email address can be a liability for online security, but it doesn't have to go that way.
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Gmail might start offering 'dummy' email addresses soon
An app teardown shows Google working on temporary email addresses that can forward messages to your inbox and then be discarded.
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Hackers are exploiting Microsoft 365 to send extortion emails
These emails come from an official Microsoft address, thus bypassing the spam filter. Microsoft is investigating the incident.
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You should change your password. It sucks, according to NordPass
In its sixth annual evaluation of leaked passwords, the company reveals the 200 most common passwords—and they’re pretty bad. But it’s a fixable problem.
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