<!–> Mohssen Assanimoghaddam/picture alliance via Getty Images Artificial intelligence tools are being abused to conduct cyberattacks. How do you beat them? You join them – by using AI to bolster modern-day defenses. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become hot topics in the technology space in recent years. While the launch of tools […] More
<!–> Personal data that is publicly accessible is still subject to data protection and privacy regulations in most jurisdictions, the joint statement noted. Laurence Dutton/Getty Images A band of 12 nations have issued a joint statement warning against the use of data scraping technologies to collect personal data from social media platforms and other online […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced local cloud zones that are set up for a customer’s exclusive use, roping in the Singapore government as its first global customer. The AWS Dedicated Local Zones aim to cater to organizations in the public sector and other regulated industries, which have to meet regulatory and compliance […] More
<!–> MirageC/Getty Images I think about mobile security a lot. I also talk about it quite a bit. If mobile security wasn’t always an issue, I wouldn’t have to bother. Unfortunately, it is, and I find myself always pondering the topic. The other day, a thought popped into my mind that I had to test. […] More
We tested and analyzed the best mobile VPNs for 2023 using the following criteria to help you make an informed decision:Performance: We tested most of the VPNs on this list to ensure robust performance in terms of connection and speed. After all, there’s no point in using a VPN if your connection continually drops or lags, making it intolerable, which is especially important when you’re on mobile.Simultaneous connections: Many VPNs limit how many devices you can connect to a service at the same time. If you have a phone, tablet, and laptop you want to connect to a VPN, you need a service that allows simultaneous connections.Security: There’s no point using a VPN unless their security protocols and encryption levels are up to scratch. We also ensured that the development team behind each recommended VPN cares about making security improvements over time and patching reported bugs.Kill switch: A kill switch prevents you from having an unprotected connection and is an important feature for a mobile VPN to have, as it protects you by preventing a return to a default Wi-Fi connection — in comparison, for example, with your cellular connectivity — should your internet connection unexpectedly drop.Geoblocks and streaming: We know that VPNs can be key to accessing local content and services while you’re away from home and relying on mobile devices. We ensured that our top recommendations perform well when it comes to these factors and are unlikely to slow down your connection while you are streaming.Countries & servers: In how many different countries does the VPN have servers? This can include physical and virtual servers, and whether or not there are enough — at least 50 or so — to provide variety.Trial length & price: Each VPN we recommend has a solid money-back guarantee. Most VPN providers recommended in this list have been subject to in-depth testing and reviews by members of our ZDNET team. We’ve been writing about these VPNs for years, have spoken with their management and their users, and have developed a generally favorable impression.ZDNET tests VPN services from multiple locations, but we can’t test from all locations. Every home, every community, every local ISP, and every nation has a different infrastructure. It’s essential that once you choose, you test for all your likely usage profiles and only then make the decision to keep the service or request a money-back guaranteed refund.These VPNs also have solid money-back guarantees, and we would not have recommended them otherwise. More
<!–> Chesnot/Getty Images Meta announced the official expansion of its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) testing for Messenger chats, which is starting this week. The plan is to implement default E2EE as a new security measure for all Messenger users by the end of 2023. Millions of users can now access Messenger’s stronger encryption standard as part […] More
<!–> With the password re-prompt option enabled, any time anyone (including yourself) wants to view a password, that person has to type your vault master password a second time. Olemedia/Getty Images When it comes to passwords and online security in general, I tend to go a bit overboard. Why? Because I’ve watched as so many […] More
<!–> mollypix/Getty Images Google Workspace, your most secure choice in productivity suites, will be getting even more secure. That’s the message driving Google’s announcement today of 11 new features and capabilities for its Workspace service. Citing a 38% year-over-year rise in cybersecurity attacks in 2023, coupled with an average cost per data breach of $4.3M, […] More
