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The best VPNs for Android: Find the right VPN for your Android smartphone

The best Android VPNs won't drain your phone dry and will give you great speeds and protection. These VPNs are our tried and tested favorites.

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The best smart TV VPNs of 2025: Unlock worldwide streaming with my favorite VPN services
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Best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs 2025: Turn your streaming libraries global with our top picks
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184 million passwords leaked across Facebook, Google, more: What to know about this data breach
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Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked? How to protect yourself
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The best VPNs for Android: Find the right VPN for your Android smartphone

The best Android VPNs won't drain your phone dry and will give you great speeds and protection. These VPNs are our tried and tested favorites.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best smart TV VPNs of 2025: Unlock worldwide streaming with my favorite VPN services

ZDNET's favorite smart TV VPNs give you speedy, secure streaming and a little more privacy. Kick back and enjoy worldwide TV and film content.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs 2025: Turn your streaming libraries global with our top picks

If you're looking for an Amazon Fire TV Stick VPN compatible with your smart TV and able to circumvent streaming library restrictions, check out my favorite VPNs for the job -- tested and ranked.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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184 million passwords leaked across Facebook, Google, more: What to know about this data breach

The file was left entirely unprotected - no encryption, no password, no safeguards - just a plain text document holding millions of sensitive data entries.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked? How to protect yourself

Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.
3 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
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Paid proxy servers vs free proxies: Is paying for a proxy service worth it?

Debating between a paid or free proxy service? These are the benefits and potential issues you should be aware of.
4 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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How AI coding agents could destroy open source software

Imagine a single rogue line of code slipping past your tired eyes - and suddenly your entire app is compromised. AI coding agents could be the silent saboteurs of the next big cybersecurity crisis.
4 months ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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The best no-log VPNs of 2025: These VPNs provide security, safety, and collect minimal user data

Trust is fragile, especially when it comes to security software. I've tested the best no-log VPNs, which claim not to keep records of their customers' online activities to protect their privacy.
4 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
Why you should treat your phone, like a computer, according to this cybersecurity expert

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Phone hacking technologies are getting stealthier. It's time to treat your phone like a computer, says this cybersecurity expert.
5 months ago by Matene Toure in Cyber Threats
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Why delaying software updates could cost you more than you think

I learned the hard way that delaying software updates isn't worth the risk. Learn from my mistakes - before it's too late.
6 months ago by David Gewirtz in Security
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Why no small business is too small for hackers - and 8 security best practices for SMBs

Don't fall victim to the 'small target illusion.' Learn how cybercriminals exploit SMBs so you can fix your security gaps before it's too late.
6 months ago by David Gewirtz in Security
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How AI will transform cybersecurity in 2025 - and supercharge cybercrime

From AI-driven defense to evolving ransomware tactics, here's what cybersecurity industry leaders and experts are preparing for this year.
9 months ago by Dan Patterson in Security
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Proxy vs. VPN: What is the difference, and which do I need?

Proxies and VPNs impact the security and privacy of your internet connection, but they have significant differences. Here is everything you need to know.
10 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for

Almost half of Americans will do most of their holiday shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that's also the busiest time of the year for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself.
11 months ago by Lance Whitney in Cyber Threats
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The best free antivirus software: Expert tested

We tested the best free antivirus software to give you extra protection at no additional cost.
1 year ago by Emily Long in Security
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