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Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Breaches and leaks, once rare and relatively low-impact, have become commonplace, rendering our personal data more vulnerable than ever. Everything from your Social Security number to your health information now lives online, and though it may prove difficult to avoid such attacks, staying up to date on the latest news and security practices is the first step in prevention. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and cybersecurity coverage in one central location.

Apple's Craig Federighi speaking about macOS security at WWDC 2022.

Apple will pay up to $1M to anyone who hacks its AI cloud

Apple is challenging security researchers to try and hack its AI cloud, and there's a huge bounty up for grabs.
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100 million affected in worst U.S. health care data breach of all time

Username and password on a tablet screen.

A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records

Avast One is open on a MacBook Air.

Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

VPN Unlimited is open in full screen mode on PC monitor.

VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection

Polar Pacer Pro on man's wrist, seen from the side.

This smartwatch company was hit by a data breach. Here’s what we know

McAfee+ Premium's Total Protection app is open on a MacBook Air.

I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain

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OpenAI uses its own models to fight election interference

Mullvad VPN is open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN review: total anonymity for an affordable price

A concept image of a hacker at work in a dark room.

The Wayback Machine has been hacked, and the internet isn’t happy about it

Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.

Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use

Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

If you used MoneyGram last month, your data might’ve been stolen

MoneyGram confirms that a lot of sensitive user data was stolen, including Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and more.
PrivadoVPN is running with the settings window open on a PC monitor.

PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free

I reviewed PrivadoVPN to see if this newcomer can compete with leading VPNs while keeping subscription costs to a minimum.
The Surfshark extension is running in the Edge browser on a PC monitor.

Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices

I reviewed Surfshark, a fast, affordable streaming VPN with unlimited device support, great privacy protection, and an optional antivirus plan.
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Your Gmail app will soon help protect you from scams

Email scams are an annoying fact of life. Here's how the Gmail app is helping protect you from them.
A person compares Bitdefender and Norton antivirus software pricing on a Windows PC.

Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC

After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs.
A PC monitor shows NordVPN and Proton VPN pricing in a split-screen.

I compared two of the most popular VPNs to see which is worth it

NordVPN and Proton VPN go head-to-head in my hands-on comparison to find out which privacy and video stream unblocking solution is best for you.
Windscribe VPN's cramped but well-designed Windows app is open on a PC monitor.

Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN

I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value.
The CyberGhost VPN app is open and showing servers on a PC monitor.

CyberGhost review: a fast streaming VPN with some inconsistencies

I reviewed CyberGhost, a popular streaming VPN, to find out how quick it really is and whether it's worth subscribing.
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Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome

Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page.
A PC monitor shows NordPass and Proton Pass websites in a split-view.

NordPass vs. Proton Pass: best free and low-cost password manager

I went hands-on with NordPass and Proton Pass, two of the best password managers, comparing features and costs to help you make the right choice.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

Hackers claim 440GB of user data breached from large cybersecurity company

Hackers take 440GB of user data from one of the largest cybersecurity companies and post it to a hacking forum.
Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

The best free VPNs for 2024

We tried the best free VPNs that protect your personal data from hackers and advertisers at no cost and without cutting speed or features.
A PC monitor shows ExpressVPN's browser extension in use while testing its speed.

ExpressVPN review: a premium VPN for fast streaming

I tested ExpressVPN's speed, value, and ease-of-use to find out if this well-rated global video streaming solution is worth the premium price.
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Credit card info for 1.7 million users leaked in huge breach

Payment gateway provider Slim CD has been hit with a data breach where 1.7 million individuals had their sensitive data leaked to hackers.
McAfee and Avast antivirus pricing appears in a split-view on a PC monitor.

McAfee+ vs. Avast One: Which lost-cost antivirus app is best?

I went hands-on with McAfee and Avast antivirus software to find out which offers the best malware protection, value, and ease of use.
TorGuard's browser extension is open on a BBC website displayed on a PC monitor.

TorGuard review: a fast, cheap VPN that makes some trade-offs

I reviewed TorGuard, one of the cheapest VPNs, to find out just how good and this bargain-priced privacy solution can be.
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Nearly 32 million personal files with sensitive data have been exposed

About 32 million business documents, including contracts, invoices and agreements, were exposed online in a data breach involving ServiceBridge.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

There’s a scary new way to undo Windows security patches

A security researcher has released a new tool that can unpatch your Windows computer and expose it to old vulnerabilities.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge

Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures.
Manage Members in Slack on a laptop.

Slack patches potential AI security issue

A new report suggested that Slack's AI implementation was getting access to personal data.
The browser extension for Hotspot Shield's free version appears on a PC monitor.

I just learned why the fastest VPN isn’t always the best option

Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs available, so I reviewed it to test the features, quality, privacy, and customer support.
Bitwarden and Proton Pass pricing appears in a split-screen on a PC monitor.

I tested two open-source password managers, and one is clearly better

We compare the top two best open-source password managers, both free and paid plans, to find out which is the best choice for you.