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    7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts

    Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Looking for advice on how to protect your home and office from cyberattacks? A good place to start is with the people who do this stuff every day on behalf of the United States government. The folks at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a simple Cybersecurity Basics […] More

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    Technologist Bruce Schneier on security, society and why we need ‘public AI’ models

    Quardia/Getty Images In his keynote speech at the Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Fusion Conference in Atlanta, renowned security expert Bruce Schneier discussed the promises and threats of artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity and society. Schneier opened by saying, “AI is a complicated word. When I think about how technologies replace people, I think of them […] More

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    The best VPN for streaming in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

    Virtual private networks (VPNs) are often used to access streaming services and stay entertained at home and abroad.You can use a VPN server to connect to a new location and access your streaming account to watch locally available films and TV shows. You may also be able to use a VPN to avoid geo-blocks and watch live sports events.Also: The best live TV streaming servicesAccessing these services is a legal gray area when you aren’t in your usual location. Even if you have a legal right to content at home, you may violate a streaming service’s terms and conditions when you are elsewhere or masking your original IP address. That said, streaming services, including Netflix, have acknowledged that subscribers often use VPNs, so at least some content will typically be displayed if a VPN is detected. Accessing streaming services no matter where you are is a key reason many people invest in a VPN. VPN vendors often share how customers can use their services to bypass restrictions, including what streaming services can be unblocked.What is the best VPN for streaming right now?NordVPN More

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    Google Messages adds nudity blur option, plus other new security upgrades

    Jacques Julien/Getty Images October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Google Messages is rolling out five new features to help keep you safe from digital threats.  In a blog post this week, Google laid out plans to help you see fewer spam texts, avoid potentially dangerous links, and prevent you from seeing unwanted nudity. Several of […] More

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    The best VPN services for iPhone: Expert tested and reviewed

    Now that the iPhone 16 has arrived with new colors, AI features, and camera controls — and with it, iOS 18 — you may also be on the lookout for a new way to improve your online privacy. While Apple’s iPhones of all models and generations tend to have excellent connectivity, we always recommend using a virtual private network (VPN) service to keep your data and browsing safe while on the go.Trustworthy VPNs encrypt your online traffic when you access email, social media, and online services. While you’re on the road or if you have to rely on public Wi-Fi hotspots, they are excellent tools for protecting your data from eavesdroppers. And if you’re looking to stream content that isn’t available in your area, a VPN can potentially unlock access by changing your IP address (although this can be a legal gray area). We’ve tested every top VPN on the market and found the best ones that offer solid iPhone clients, good performance, robust security, and are suitable for the Apple ecosystem. Also: The best travel VPNsWhat is the best iPhone VPN right now?Based on extensive testing, our pick for the best VPN for iPhone is NordVPN More