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The AI-based features are rolling out to Pixel 6 or newer first but will soon be expanded to other Android devices, Google says.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of Pixel 9 Pro smartphones in Hazel, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Rose Quartz.

An FBI investigation into reported hacks at AT&T and Verizon reveals 'a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign,' the agency says.

By Michael Kan
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Wire's most helpful features are limited to the enterprise versions, leaving a somewhat stripped-down free app that's adequate for chatting and sharing files with family and close friends.

By Kim Key
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4.5
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Signal Private Messenger is a free messaging service that puts security and privacy first, delivering polished and safe group, voice, and video chats without exploiting you.

By Kim Key
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Keep your Web activity safe and secure with one of these award-winning VPNs. Find the one that’s right for you and save money on your subscription

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee
Best VPN Deals
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Optery scrubs your personal information from data broker sites or gives you tools to clean it up yourself for free, and uniquely detailed reporting confirms your info was removed.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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Suspected Iranian hackers are spreading malware through fake job offers that fool targets into downloading a malicious ZIP file, according to ClearSky Cyber Security.

By Michael Kan
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Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's still not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Free Antivirus Software

More phones run Android than any other mobile OS, and there's a correspondingly large variety of malware. Our testing shows these are the best Android antivirus apps to keep your devices safe.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Android Antivirus

Pornhub continues to block user access to its site from US states that require ID checks to access it. Here's how you can use a VPN to view Pornhub and protect your privacy at the same time.

By Chris Stobing
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We've tested more than 100 anti-malware apps to help you find the best malware protection and removal software for all your devices.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Malware Removal and Protection Software

Identity theft can empty your bank account, destroy your credit rating, and leave you struggling with debts you didn’t incur. These are the best services to prevent, detect, and remediate identity theft.

By Neil J. Rubenking
 The Best Identity Theft Protection Software

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top contenders to identify those that offer the best antivirus protection for Macs.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Mac Antivirus

The best cheap VPNs we've tested cost less than $8 per month. Better yet, they don't restrict your usage the way free VPNs usually do.

By Chris Stobing

What's the top security software to keep your PC safe? We've tested, reviewed, and rated over 40 apps to help you choose the best security suite to protect your devices and data.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Security Suites

Asking Google about Bengal cats in Australia leads to an SEO-poisoned link.

By Kate Irwin
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The attackers are using Google's Flutter platform to make malicious crypto apps that can ultimately grant remote access to a victim's Mac.

By Kate Irwin
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A hacker leaks information from Amazon and several other companies and says the data was compromised via last year's vulnerability in the MOVEIt file transfer platform.

By Michael Kan
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Some Cash App users will get paid as part of a $15 million settlement over multiple data breaches. But you'll need to file before Nov. 18.

By Kate Irwin
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Browse privately on up to 10 devices for only $35.

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