Security: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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.

A McAfee Total Protection subscription provides stellar phishing defense, an easy-to-use unlimited VPN, and a sleek interface, but the macOS edition doesn't have all the features of the Windows version, and the independent labs haven't rated it.

Protect your data on 15 devices with FastestVPN Pro, which supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2, and includes ad blocking, malware protection, and a NAT firewall. All for 95% off.

Two cryptocurrency tracking firms uncover evidence that a North Korean state-sponsored group, TraderTraitor, is behind the $6.3 billion hack of Binance, a crypto exchange.

In this week's security roundup, I explain how to keep your Discord posts off Google, break down the DHS employee data leak, and look at Meta's $25 billion Cambridge Analytica penalty.

'The estimated total impact sits at around $6.3B,' Binance said in a tweet. Early signs indicate the hacker may have compromised an engineer's laptop to gain internal access.

The FCC publishes proposed rules for this voluntary connected-device security program, but regulators and manufacturers still have a lot of work to do.

The bogus GitHub pages for AnyPS5 and KytyPS5 have been removed, but emulation fans should still pay attention to what they're downloading, NordVPN security researchers warn.

McAfee Total Protection delivers excellent phishing protection, an unlimited VPN, and promising scam detection across all your devices, but its high price and shrinking feature set keep it from being a top pick.

The Premier League is in full swing. Here's how you can catch this week's matches for free with the right streaming service, free trial, or VPN.

Modern antivirus apps are built to stay out of your way, and the old performance excuse no longer holds. Here's what changed and which apps have the lightest touch.

The dark web is a minefield with no customer support and no second chances. Here's what's lurking down there and how to protect yourself if you go anyway.

Bitwarden remains one of the best and most generous password managers available thanks to its robust free tier, strong security, and wide platform support.

Even if you're short on cash, you can still improve your online privacy. Here's everything you get (and don't get) with a free VPN, along with our top tested recommendations.

Soccer's greatest club rivalry writes yet another chapter today. Will Barca continue their unbeaten La Liga run, or will Madrid steal points at the Camp Nou? Watch El Clásico using a streaming subscription or VPN to find out.

Americans 60 and older lost more than $7.7 billion to scams last year, and AI is making the cons harder to spot. I spoke to cybersecurity experts to find out how the scammers think.

Fake texts and impersonation fraud are more terrifying than computer malware, according to our survey of 1,000 people.

You know your PC needs antivirus protection, but should you stick with the preinstalled app, or pony up for a feature-rich suite? Here's how to pick the right security without breaking the bank.

Analysts told Reuters that the attacks, if successful, could slow down internet services and disrupt financial transactions, e-commerce and cloud computing.

From an 11-million-customer Burger King breach to border phone search traps and OpenAI spy drama, here is everything you need to lock down this week.