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The best VPNs for Android: Expert tested

The best Android VPNs provide excellent security, high speeds, user-friendly apps, and streaming capabilities without slowing down your phone or draining your battery.

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Proxy vs. VPN: What is the difference, and which do I need?
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The best no-log VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
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48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for
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The best smart TV VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
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The best VPNs for Android: Expert tested

The best Android VPNs provide excellent security, high speeds, user-friendly apps, and streaming capabilities without slowing down your phone or draining your battery.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Proxy vs. VPN: What is the difference, and which do I need?

Proxies and VPNs impact the security and privacy of your internet connection, but they have significant differences. Here is everything you need to know.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best no-log VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

No-log VPNs claim to not keep records of their customers' online activities. These are the best no-log VPNs to protect your privacy.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for

Almost half of Americans will do most of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Cyber Threats
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The best smart TV VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

These are the best VPNs compatible with your smart TV. The right VPN will help you stream safely and access your content libraries without drastically impacting your speed.
2 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs: Expert tested

These are the best VPNs compatible with Amazon Fire TV Sticks. They will help you stream safely and enjoy your favorite shows without compromising your privacy.
3 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best free antivirus software: Expert tested

We tested the best free antivirus software to give you extra protection at no additional cost.
4 months ago by Emily Long in Security
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McAfee unleashes AI deepfake audio detector - but how reliable can it be?

Altered audio can signal a scam, and Deepfake Detector promises to find them. Here are the PCs it works on and what it will cost you.
4 months ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
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Can someone tell if I block their number?

When you block a person's phone number, do they know they've been blocked? Can they find out? What exactly happens next? Because it's complicated, we step you through the possible scenarios.
4 months ago by Maria Diaz in Smartphones
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If your SSN was leaked online, you should freeze your credit: Here's how to do that

Concerned about a recent massive data breach involving Social Security numbers? Here's one way to protect yourself.
4 months ago by Maria Diaz in Security
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These experts believe AI can help us win the cybersecurity battle

Emerging technologies can allow IT security teams to spot unusual activity more effectively, Palo Alto Networks says.
4 months ago by Tiernan Ray in Artificial Intelligence
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How to stop spam texts on your iPhone in 3 easy steps

It only takes one minute to remove one of the iPhone's most annoying headaches: spam text messages. Here's how to stop them once and for all.
5 months ago by Maria Diaz in iPhone
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AT&T paid hackers to delete info stolen in last week's data breach

For the second time in three months, AT&T customers had their personal information exposed. Here's what you should do.
5 months ago by Artie Beaty in Cyber Threats
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How to find and remove spyware from your phone

iPhone and Android users alike are facing more sophisticated surveillance threats than ever before, and some may be close to home. Suspect you're being tracked? Here's what to do.
6 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Cyber Threats
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Google upgrades Security Operations with new detection types and Gemini-powered assistants

The company is adding more support features for security teams to find new threats, boost productivity, and reduce manual work.
7 months ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
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