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• The Best VPN Services for 2026

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

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• Check Your Phone Now: These 10 Data-Hungry Apps Are Secretly Tracking You

  Think your phone is private? A look at over 5,000 app disclosures reveals the surprisingly sneaky ways big tech collects and profits off your data.

  1 day, 19 hours By Kim Key
• AG Promises to 'Track Down' Those Behind X Password Reset Requests

  Attorney General Todd Blanche blamed 'sophisticated cybercriminals' for the reset emails.

  4 days, 9 hours By Bee Wertheimer
• How Well Does Your Carrier Stop Robocalls? The FCC Wants to Rate Them

  The proposed 'Robocall scorecard' sounds like it could name-and-shame carriers into doing more to crack down on spam phone calls and texts.

  4 days, 13 hours By Michael Kan
• Microsoft Is Forcing Memory Integrity Changes That Could Harm Your FPS

  But it's probably worth it for the security boost.

  4 days, 15 hours By Jon Martindale
• Hacker Allegedly Stole 153 Million Driver's Licenses, Is Now Selling Them

  Even Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the database for Nexus, a mysterious site trafficking in license data. How did it happen?

  4 days, 15 hours By Michael Kan
• Hacker Who Spread Malware to 80,000 Freelance Workers Finally Nabbed

  The Russian suspect allegedly used a 'well-known freelance employment technology company' in 2016 and 2027 to send malicious Excel attachments to targets.

  4 days, 16 hours By Michael Kan
• Hacker Breaches Dropbox Accounts Via Lenovo ID System

  Several Dropbox users received an email from the cloud storage provider, warning that an attacker accessed their account last month.

  4 days, 17 hours By Michael Kan
• How to Watch the 2026 US Open Round Two Live (Even for Free)

  Round two starts today. Here are all of the big matches, plus how to tune in with a streaming subscription, free trial, or VPN.

  4 days, 19 hours By Jason Cohen
• How Well Are You Protected? Rate Your Antivirus or Security Suite Solutions Today

  Tell us all about the anti-malware brands you use to defend your PCs, phones, and more against threats. Then, enter to win a $250 Amazon card.

  5 days, 8 hours By PCMag Australia
• Scam Site Tries to Sell PC Version of GTA 6 for $50

  The site is trying to capitalize on the GTA 6 leaks from CyberLeek, claiming it has access to a PC build for the game. But Malwarebytes warns it's a ruse to drain cryptocurrency wallets.

  5 days, 13 hours By Michael Kan
• GTA 6 Leak Investigation Homes In on Discord as CyberLeek Goes Quiet

  Take-Two Interactive files a second subpoena against Discord, redacting details about which users and servers it is targeting to avoid tipping them off.

  5 days, 14 hours By Michael Kan
• Sorry, No Pornhub Access in 25 States and 3 Countries. How to Watch Anyway

  Aylo sites like Pornhub are blocked in half the country and overseas, in protest of age-verification laws. Here's how we got here, and how VPNs can help you connect.

  1 week, 2 days By Chloe Albanesius
• More Wi-Fi Routers From This Chinese Vendor Found With Backdoors

  Cybersecurity company VulnCheck discovers two additional backdoors, dubbed SpeakingStone and DarkLantern, primarily in Zbtlink router models.

  1 week, 2 days By Michael Kan
• Think Incognito Mode Protects You? Here's the Terrifying Truth About Browser Fingerprinting

  Clearing cookies won't save you. Discover how data brokers track your every click with browser fingerprinting—and the simple steps you can take to shatter your digital footprint.

  1 week, 2 days By Neil J. Rubenking
• How to Watch the Real Madrid vs. Malaga La Liga Game For Free

  Real Madrid and its bevy of stars, including Mbappé, Bellingham, Vini Jr, and Valverde, will look to keep their winning streak going as they take on Malaga. Here's how you can tune in for free with a VPN or streaming trial.

  1 week, 2 days By Jibin Joseph