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Best VPN services 2025: The best VPNs for rapid speeds and streaming

My favorite VPNs offer excellent speeds, expand your streaming content libraries, and provide security and peace of mind.

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That new Claude feature 'may put your data at risk,' Anthropic admits
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Apple's iPhone 17 has a big anti-spyware upgrade built in - here's what it can do
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This 2FA phishing scam pwned a developer - and endangered billions of npm downloads
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Traveling soon? 5 simple ways I thwart phone thieves - and you can too
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Best VPN services 2025: The best VPNs for rapid speeds and streaming

My favorite VPNs offer excellent speeds, expand your streaming content libraries, and provide security and peace of mind.
2 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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That new Claude feature 'may put your data at risk,' Anthropic admits

Claude AI can now create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and other files. But Anthropic warns that hackers can also use that feature to snag your sensitive data.
2 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue

Apple's iPhone 17 has a big anti-spyware upgrade built in - here's what it can do

A new memory safety feature on Apple's latest iPhones is designed to fight advanced surveillance.
8 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in iPhone
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This 2FA phishing scam pwned a developer - and endangered billions of npm downloads

'Stay vigilant.' Other maintainers have been targeted, too.
1 day ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
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Traveling soon? 5 simple ways I thwart phone thieves - and you can too

Phone theft is on the rise. Here are a few simple but effective things anyone can do to protect their device while on the go.
1 day ago by Lance Whitney in Security
1Password vs NordPass VPN

1Password vs. NordPass: I tested both password managers, and here's the best pick

1Password offers a top-notch user experience, while NordPass has solid privacy features and an excellent free tier. Here's how to decide between the two.
5 days ago by Emily Long in Password Manager
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The best VPNs for school: Expert tested

Want a good VPN for school? We've got you covered, whether you need one for a Chromebook, iPad, or just a free Wi-Fi option.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Incogni vs. DeleteMe: I compared the two best data removal services, and there's a clear winner

Incogni and DeleteMe are data removal services that can help you lock down your data, but they specialize in different areas. Read on to discover which service will suit you best.
6 days ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
Passkeys versus passwords and why the new system feels so broken

I'm ditching passwords for passkeys for one reason - and it's not what you think

Passkeys promise to replace passwords. The reality is far more confusing. But you should move to them anyway. Here's why.
1 week ago by David Gewirtz in Security
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Cloudflare stops new world's largest DDoS attack over Labor Day weekend

This record-smashing DDoS attack was almost 60% larger than the previous largest attack.
1 week ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security
Browser extensions to help you browse anonymously

Why you should delete your browser extensions right now - or do this to stay safe

You have options, but the truth is, trusting browser extensions is getting harder.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Security
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'2.5 billion Gmail users at risk'? Entirely false, says Google

Worried about that massive Gmail hack? Don't be. Here's what really happened.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

Say farewell to one of the final major gaps between Android and iOS.
1 week ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Android
Is Meta scanning your camera roll? How to check and turn it off - right now

Is Meta secretly scanning your phone's camera roll? Check this setting to find out

Some Facebook users might have unknowingly let Meta access their photos. Here's what you can do about it.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Security
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Best VPN routers 2025: The best VPN-ready routers you can buy for full home VPN coverage

Setting up a VPN on your router provides coverage for all your home devices. I've found the best routers that offer easy VPN installation or come with these secure services as standard.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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