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The campaign reportedly targeted users of the Mac and iOS versions of WhatsApp, and has been active for 90 days.

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18 hours ago

Lose Your Device, Lose Your Accounts? Not If You Back Up Your Passkeys

Passkeys are more secure than passwords since they’re tied to a device, but what if you lose your phone? The trick lies in how you generate passkeys in the first place.

1 day ago

By
Lance Whitney

Think You’ve Been Hacked? Here’s What You Must Do Before It’s Too Late

Stolen passwords, hijacked email accounts, and compromised credit cards can wreak havoc on your life. If you’ve already been hacked, time is critical. We’ll show you exactly how to take control, recover fast, and lock things down to prevent it from happening again.

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Neil J. Rubenking

Labor Day Security Deal: 33% off a Malwarebytes Premium Subscription

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Kim Key

Lock It Down: 12 Simple Ways to Secure Your Online Life

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Think You’re Safe on Public Wi-Fi? Not Without These 12 Must-Know Tips

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2 days ago

By
Eric Griffith

Your Credit Data’s Been Stolen and the Feds Just Left Your Info Out in the Open. What’s Next?

Welcome to the new normal in cybersecurity. On the plus side, everyone’s offering you two years of free identity theft monitoring for losing your data!

2 days ago

By
Alan Henry

Rate the VPN Service or Services You Use for Online Privacy

Do you use a virtual private network to protect yourself at home or work? Prefer a secure, private browser? Or perhaps you run an IT department and deploy a VPN? Help us determine which brands are the best for a chance to win.

2 days ago

We Can’t Keep This Deal Private: Save 40% Off the Editors’ Choice-Winning NordVPN

NordVPN’s formidable suite of features can protect your traffic, scan for malware, and more. Now you can get a one-year subscription for $20 less.

2 days ago

By
George Yang

3 in 4 Americans Fear Data Risks While Traveling: Take These Simple Steps to Stay Safe This Holiday Weekend

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3 days ago

By
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The Best Proxy Services for 2025

The best proxies we’ve tested are easy to use and offer affordable plans that will fit into your advertising, development, or content generation budget.

3 days ago

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Kim Key

Your VPN Might Be Spying on You—Here’s How to Tell

A VPN is supposed to protect your privacy, not monitor your activity. Learn how to know if your VPN is keeping logs of your online behavior, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

3 days ago

By
Justyn Newman

TransUnion Data Breach Exposes Data of 4.4 Million People

After targeting a third-party application used by TransUnion, hackers accessed some personal data, but it doesn’t include credit reports or core credit information, TransUnion says.

3 days ago

By
Jibin Joseph

Your Data Is Already Out There. Can a VPN Do Anything About It?

Data breaches are on the rise. While a VPN can’t prevent such an attack, it can help you mitigate the risk. Here’s how.

4 days ago

By
Justyn Newman

US Campaign Aims to Eject China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hackers From Telecom Networks

The FBI, NSA, and partner agencies in the UK, Germany, and Japan are sharing technical details to help companies protect their systems from China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ hacking group.

4 days ago

By
Michael Kan

The Best Mac Antivirus Software for 2025

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn’t immune to malware. We’ve tested the top programs to identify the best antivirus protection for Macs.

4 days ago

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Neil J. Rubenking

The Best Antivirus Software for 2025

Antivirus apps protect your PC’s personal information, data, bank accounts, and much more. We’ve tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the best antivirus for your needs.

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