Antivirus & Cyber-security
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Sick of YouTube ads? I've got a few tricks that might help get rid of them
By Chris Stobing published
Google is getting more aggressive with YouTube ads every day, but we've got a few suggestions for how to get around them

Banking Trojans have hit millions of Android devices in 2025 — here are the biggest threats and how to protect yourself
By Sean Riley published
Millions of Android devices were hit with banking Trojans already in 2025. Here are the biggest threats to Android devices in 2025 and how to protect yourself.

NordVPN CEO upends a common assumption about VPN servers: It's "basically not very true."
By Chris Stobing published
Ever wondered why VPN companies are so competitive about their server counts? So has NordVPN's CEO, and his company wants to rewrite VPN marketing forever.

A new kind of phishing attack is fooling Gmail’s security. Here’s how it works
By Oscar Gonzalez published
Be wary of strange emails, even if they say it's from Google.

Best authenticator apps to stay safe online
By Monica J. White last updated
Try the best authenticator apps to upgrade your security

Best VPN services in 2025: 5 VPNs I recommend, including a free option
By Rael Hornby last updated
Catch our round-up of the best VPNs for a more secure and open browsing experience.

TP-Link routers may face nationwide ban after 'significantly alarming' link to US cyberattacks
By Rael Hornby published
An investigation into TP-Link could see the company's routers banned in the US.

You need a VPN for school, here are 3 services we recommend
By Rael Hornby published
Internet safety might not top the list of back-to-school essentials, but it should. Here's why, and the services we recommend for the year ahead.

'You basically have to throw your computer away': Researchers explain AMD 'Sinkclose' vulnerability, but do you need to worry?
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Researchers are warning that a major flaw in AMD processor firmware could give attackers access to deep control over a computer, leading to "unfixable" infections.
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