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,…
PayPal and Spotify scam emails are on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe
Both PayPal and Spotify have made negative headlines in recent weeks. In late August, a data leak of 15.8 million PayPal accounts appeared for sale on the web. More recently, Spotify went live with a…
Firmware is the weak link in your PC’s security. Here’s how to stay safe
Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the critical operations of…
I use public Wi-Fi despite the risks. Here’s how I keep safe
We’ve all heard about the risks of public Wi-Fi networks, which might make anyone want to avoid it altogether. In theory, that’s what I should do, but in practice, I still end up logging in…
Traveling with a laptop can be scary. These 5 tips will keep yours safe
Feature These safety tips are tried and true! Australian Editor, PCWorld Jun 19, 2025 3:30 am PDT Taking a laptop with you when you travel means you have the convenience of your work or entertainment…
Researchers cause GitLab AI developer assistant to turn safe code malicious
Marketers promote AI-assisted developer tools as workhorses that are essential for today’s software engineer. Developer platform GitLab, for instance, claims its Duo chatbot can “instantly generate a to-do list” that eliminates the burden of “wading…
Is MyFlixer Safe? How to protect your Mac from the MyFlixer virus
Streaming services have become the most popular way to watch movies and TV on a Mac. But rising prices and the number of services now available can make it hard to afford all the subscriptions…
A hacker is demanding money to keep your kids’ data safe. It won’t work
Crime does pay. It’s the motivator behind ransomware and extortion scams and why the PowerSchool breach (in which data for millions of students was lost to a hacker) is now dragging out further. Late last…
Ditch your old router to stay safe from hackers, FBI warns
Devices need security updates to stay safe. That’s probably not news to you if you’ve used a phone in the last 20 years, or you’re staring down the barrel of a Windows 10 end-of-life deadline.…