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Privacy & Security

VPN connection status on a smartphone screen.
Apr 9, 2019

There's a lot of misinformation about VPN services, and it stems from the fact that not all of them are created equal. Some focus on privacy, others on security, and a few VPNs are seemingly even purp ...

Mobile device displaying options for receiving verification codes.
Apr 1, 2019

If you've ever received an email from a sketchy address purporting to be Uber, asking you to sign in with your credentials, you might be a phishing target. Hackers use a fake login page from real-look ...

Device list showing connections, including iPhones and Apple TV.
Mar 7, 2019

With the growing list of products Apple offers, the number of devices connected to your Apple ID can get quite extensive. Having all those devices connected to your Apple ID helps you keep track of th ...

Smartphones displaying a social media interface on a wooden surface.
Mar 6, 2019

When it comes to digital security, one of the best ways to protect yourself is to use two-factor authentication. Most apps these days support it, including Facebook, a site where the more privacy you ...

Hooded figure using a laptop in a digital environment.
Mar 2, 2019

Your social security number, credit card information, and medical history can fall into the wrong hands if you're not careful about how and where you share your data online. If you really care about y ...

Smartphone displaying a "Lost phone" notification on the lock screen.
Mar 1, 2019

Your iPhone just went missing, and now you're panicking. You need it for work, to get around, to contact your friends and family, and pretty much everything else in your life. So, what are the chances ...

Mobile phone displaying security settings menu.
Mar 1, 2019

One of the best things about Android is the ability to customize every aspect of your device to make it your own. However, unless you have prior knowledge or experience with every single setting avail ...

Smartphone displaying a passcode entry screen.
Mar 1, 2019

There's always an iPhone in our list of top phones for privacy and security, due in large part to advanced security measures like Face ID, consistent iOS updates, and easy ways to prevent unwanted acc ...

Screenshot of a phone settings menu showing security and location options.
Mar 1, 2019

Android's settings menu is actually pretty daunting. There are options for nearly everything, so in the sea of various menus and submenus, it's easy to overlook important privacy and security settings ...

Device settings screen showing certificate trust settings and profile information on mobile devices.
Mar 1, 2019

When you want to install a new tool or game on your iPhone, you go straight to the App Store to do so — but it's not the only place you can get apps from. Some developers use back alleys to get their ...