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Russian-linked hacking group FIN7 uses 'Deepnude Generator' AI sites to dupe users into downloading malware programs that can steal sensitive data.

By Michael Kan
AI image generation
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McAfee Total Protection offers security, VPN, and password management on all popular platforms, but unlimited device licensing is off the table, as are a variety of expected features.

By Neil J. Rubenking
McAfee Total Protection

'We are temporarily unable to retrieve all of your accounts,' says an alert on the bank's website.

By Michael Kan
Bank of America logo

Password hygiene is slightly less horrible worldwide than last year, according to a Dashlane study, but almost half of its users are still reusing passwords.

By Rob Pegoraro
A laptop keyboard covered with Post-It notes on which somebody has written such weak passwords as "password" and "123456"

Scammers step up their game during big online shopping events like Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, but you can keep yourself safe with just a few simple steps.

By Chandra Steele
Amazon package sitting in front of door

Phone scammers pretending to be Microsoft support are spinning up fake sites that rank highly on Google, with the goal of scaring you into providing remote access to your PC to steal your money.

By Kate Irwin
Web browser showing Disney+ name and logo with a magnifying glass held in front of it.

The attack came from a botnet comprising hijacked Asus and MikroTik routers, along with DVRs and web servers, according to Cloudflare.

By Michael Kan
Cyber attack!

Nothing says love like a 'pig butchering' scam. We decode the meaning behind the scammy messages you see in dating apps.

By Kim Key
Illustration of a scammer on a dating site

Not all of those campaign-related texts in your inbox are legit. Here's how to avoid getting duped into giving up your money or personal information.

By Chandra Steele
red background with ballot box and a fish hook grabbing a text near it

Use one of the best free password managers we've tested to help you create and manage strong, unique passwords for every secure site.

By Kim Key
An illustration of a lock with a key and shield floating above it

What's the top security software for keeping your PC safe? We've tested, reviewed, and rated over 40 apps to help you choose the best security suite for protecting your devices and data.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Security Suites

Kids will get a heads-up 30 minutes before playtime ends, while parents can keep tabs on how much they're gaming via a Time Reports dashboard.

By Jibin Joseph
Time Limit Controls

Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, found a missing Ferrari by tracking AirPods left inside the vehicle. They then nabbed a suspect after the thief left his iPhone in the stolen car.

By Kate Irwin
Dark green-black Ferrari coupe in a garage parking space with yellow caution tape around it.

Pornhub continues to block user access to its site from US states that require ID checks to access it. Here's how you can use a VPN to view Pornhub and protect your privacy at the same time.

By Chris Stobing
Abstract image representing texas blocking pornhub

Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens, and these are the top VPNs we've tested.

By Neil J. Rubenking  & Chris Stobing
VPN conceptual art

If you're short on cash, you can still use a VPN to improve your privacy online. Here's everything you need to know about what you get (and don't get) with the best free VPN services we've tested.

By Chris Stobing
Art showing a man holding a keyboard with a shield saying VPN on it
3.0

With UltraAV you get uncertified antivirus protection, an average VPN, and a basic password manager, at a higher price than better-known competitors.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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0patch promises to keep delivering security updates to Windows 10 even after Microsoft stops next year. Should you use it? We help you decide.

By Chris Hoffman
0Patch on laptop

Citing T-Mobile's data breaches in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the FCC orders the carrier to adopt multi-factor authentication and a 'zero trust' model for its security.

By Michael Kan
T-Mobile logo

To protest age-verification laws, Pornhub blocks access in Alabama, following North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and more. VPNs can help you get around that.

By Chloe Albanesius
The Pornhub website, as it appears in Virginia, with an embedded video and a statement from the company.