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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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• This AI Kidnapping Scam Is Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

  A frantic call. Your child's voice. A demand for money. Scammers are weaponizing AI-generated voices, and parents are in the crosshairs. Here's how the scam works—and how to stop it.

  1 day, 4 hours By Kim Key
• Warning: These World Cup 2026 Scams Could Drain Your Bank Account Overnight

  Fake tickets, AI-powered phishing sites, crypto traps, and scam betting apps are targeting soccer fans. Here's how to avoid becoming the next victim.

  3 days, 6 hours By Kim Key
• How to Watch the 2026 French Open Online for Free

  Following a series of upsets, the French Open is set to crown a first-time major winner on June 8. Who is it going to be? Catch the grand slam live using a streaming service or VPN.

  3 days, 17 hours By Jibin Joseph
• How We Test Password Managers

  We test and rate password managers annually to determine the best value for keeping your credentials safe. Here we share our methodology and criteria.

  3 days, 23 hours By Kim Key
• Thousands of Scam FIFA Sites Emerge To Target World Cup Fans

  As the World Cup approaches, make sure you're visiting the official FIFA domain, otherwise you could end up on a scammer's spoofed website.

  4 days, 2 hours By Michael Kan
• How to Watch the PSG vs. Arsenal UEFA Champions League Final for Free

  Paris-Saint Germain look to defend their title, while Arsenal aim to lift the trophy for the first time ever. Here's how you can catch the action live.

  4 days, 5 hours By Jibin Joseph
• From Pentagon Concerns to Street-Level Phone Theft: Digital Tracking Is Everyone's Problem Now

  From ad-tech surveillance targeting US troops to stolen iPhones and AI-assisted cyberattacks, this week's security news showed how deeply digital tracking now affects everyone.

  4 days, 7 hours By Alan Henry
• Microsoft Threatens Researcher Over Bug Reports, Triggers Cybersecurity Uproar

  Microsoft says it will coordinate 'as needed with law enforcement' after a disgruntled researcher exposed Windows bugs without proper coordination.

  4 days, 23 hours By Michael Kan
• DJI: Independent Audit Finds No Security Threat With Our Drones

  DJI highlights an audit by Florida-based OnDefend as the FCC considers the Chinese company's petition to remove it from the foreign-made drone ban.

  5 days, 5 hours By Michael Kan
• Flipper One vs. Flipper Zero: How Does the $199 Pocket Tool Stack Up Against the Mystery Power Beast?

  The Flipper Zero is affordable, available, and well understood. The Flipper One is none of those things yet—but it's already sparking big expectations. Here's everything we know about how they compare.

  5 days, 5 hours By Justyn Newman
• I Was Sick of Android Apps Spying on Me, So I Tried GrapheneOS and PlugOS

  Both operating systems promise stronger Android privacy protections, but performance, transparency, and usability quickly set them apart.

  6 days, 5 hours By Justyn Newman
• Apple May Soon Add a Feature That Automatically Locks Snatched iPhones

  Apple will reportedly look at multiple signals to detect a snatch, including data from the iPhone's accelerometer, connected Wi-Fi, location, and its distance from a paired Apple Watch.

  6 days, 6 hours By Jibin Joseph
• Your Computer May Soon Require an Age Check. And It Might Not Take ‘No’ for an Answer

  Age verification laws are moving beyond porn sites and social media. Soon, your operating system could be required to know how old you are.

  1 week By Chris Hoffman
• Hackers Exploit GTA 6 Hype to Spread Malware Via Fake Beta Tests

  'We need you to help us build Vice City,' one of the scam sites says. The downloads are nothing but Windows-based malware, according to security researchers at NordVPN.

  1 week By Michael Kan
• Rate the Security Cameras, Video Doorbells, and Smart Locks That Keep Your Home Safe

  Do you have a modern security setup at your residence? If so, take our survey on the tech you use for a chance to win $250.

  1 week, 1 day By PCMag UK