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Are free VPNs as secure as paid VPNs?
If you choose the very best VPN, you can rely on the fact that you’ll get the most secure VPN experience, by hiding your IP address and using strong encryption to ensure your online data/activities remain as private and protected as…
Why do you need a VPN in Italy?
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly popular in Italy and other countries. Originally employed by people looking to protect their identity and data while surfing the web, they are now often used to unlock geo-specific…
How to use DuckDuckGo: Everything you need to know
If privacy is what you're after, and you want to get away from using Google, DuckDuckGo will get you a lot of what you need. But the results aren't as relevant or robust, so you may not always find exactly what you're looking for. In…
Beware the Masslogger Trojan — it’s here to steal your passwords
Look out, internet users — powerful Windows malware is aiming to steal your most sensitive passwords. The malware, called Masslogger, is a Trojan horse that arrives as an email attachment. It tries to steal usernames and passwords from…
Signal vs. Telegram: Which encrypted messaging app wins?
With a recent exodus from WhatsApp, many users have been turning to other free messaging platforms to communicate with friends and strangers. Signal and Telegram are two of the most popular and reliable alternatives, and both are on our…
LastPass review | Tom’s Guide
Today's best LastPass dealsLastPass specsPlatforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OSFree version: Limits on password sharing & 2FA2FA: YesBrowser plugins: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Safari, OperaForm filling: YesMobile PIN…
Android app with 1 billion downloads could hijack your phone — protect yourself now
Have you ever used SHAREit? It's an Android and iOS app that lets you share files with other people who have the app installed on their phones, sort of a cross-platform version of Apple's AirDrop.If so, then you might want to disable or…
This VPN deal from IPVanish is one of the cheapest plans available today
IPVanish is one of the best VPN providers on the market today, and it's popular thanks to its good streaming and unblocking performance as well as its rock-solid security credentials and superb privacy features. Since its price shake-up at…
Beware links to Discord’s website — it could be malware
Malicious hackers and online criminals are using Discord's file-storage network to warehouse and distribute malware linked from or attached to spam emails, security firm Zscaler says in a new report. There's no evidence that Discord…
Should I leave my VPN on all the time?
The best VPN services (virtual private network) keep your IP address, online activities, and personal data encrypted and private. They also enable you to access region-restricted content—and can even reduce buffering issues for streaming.…