Subterms
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
What is the best Mac VPN in 2024?Our top Mac VPN is NordVPN More
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
porcorex/Getty Images When you replace your old but still functional Windows PC with a shiny new model, you have several options for that gently used device. You can give it away to a friend or family member. You can donate it to a charitable organization like Goodwill (which partners with Dell Reconnect). You can even […] More
porcorex/Getty Images When you replace your old but still functional Windows PC with a shiny new model, you have several options for that gently used device. You can give it away to a friend or family member. You can donate it to a charitable organization like Goodwill (which partners with Dell Reconnect). You can even […] More
Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images Your pricey smartphone can be hit by many security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself? Also: Cash App users have less than a month to claim up to a […] More
zf L/Getty Images As the Internet Archive still struggles to recover from a devastating cyberattack last month — there’s good and bad news. The good? More of the site’s services are now back online. The bad? Hackers now have access to the site’s internal support email system. Also: Why you don’t need to pay for antivirus […] More
akinbostanci/Getty Images Southeast Asian nations have reiterated the need for multilateral collaboration to boost the region’s cyberdefense, which now includes a physical CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) site in Singapore. The ASEAN Regional CERT was officially launched Wednesday during the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity, held alongside the Singapore International Cyber Week 2024. The ministerial […] More
