Are free VPNs safe to use online?
Keeping yourself safe online can feel like an increasingly difficult challenge. One solution is to use a VPN to encrypt your data when online, but this isn’t as simple a fix as it first sounds.…
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Prime Day just made staying safe online 70% cheaper
I like picking up practical deals during big sale periods. So, with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasting until 11:59pm PT tonight, I’ve been hunting for bargains on less splashy items—like security software. Turns out,…
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found spilling online after security lapse
A data spill from an unsecured cloud server has exposed hundreds of thousands of sensitive bank transfer documents in India, revealing account numbers, transaction figures, and individuals’ contact details. Researchers at cybersecurity firm UpGuard discovered…
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found online
A data spill from an unsecured cloud server has exposed hundreds of thousands of sensitive bank transfer documents in India, revealing account numbers, transaction figures, and individuals’ contact details. Researchers at cybersecurity firm UpGuard discovered…
I’ve been burned by fake reviews online. Here’s what I look for now
I miss the days of the early web when most things online felt legit—back before the proliferation of bots and generative AI. The modern web has drastically changed, and it feels like “fake” content now…
iDrive review: Excellent online backup, sharing, and more
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Online and local backup Supports multiple PCs and devices on the same account Can back up Office 365, Google Workspace, and NAS Low price per terabyte Basic imaging and…
Fight AI-Powered Online Scams With Avast AI Assistant
The threat from AI-powered online scams is on the rise. You can be fooled by realistic-looking fake emails and messages pretending to be from your bank or other companies, that convince you to unwittingly install…
Trump closes the online shopping loophole that beat tariffs
An executive order by President Trump will eliminate the de minimis exemption on tariffs on a worldwide basis, essentially making everything you buy subject to tariffs from the country of origin. The order will take…
Want stronger online security? Think like Gen Z
On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as it turns out,…
Apple CEO reportedly urged Texas’ governor to ditch online child safety bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to make changes to or veto a newly passed law in the state that would require the company to verify the ages of device owners,…