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Gmail on MacBook

There's a new Gmail verification scam; here's how to avoid getting caught up in it

By Cesar Cadenas published

Bad actors have been discovered exploiting a Gmail bug in order impersonate verified accounts in new phishing scam.

A 'no minors' sign with a tablet displaying the Pornhub logo and a smartphone displaying the XHamster logo

Louisiana requires digital government ID to access Pornhub and other adult sites

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

TechRadar Pro

VPN Law HB 142 requires Louisianans to prove their age with a government ID to access adult sites like Pornhub – but does this compromise privacy?

Text Phishing Scams

Do not fall for this dangerous Amazon shopping scam

By Lance Ulanoff published

Texts telling you you have an order that might not be yours are agressive and dangerous phishing attempts

DuckDuckGo's App Tracking Protection

DuckDuckGo's new data protection for Android could stop the trackers cold

By Cesar Cadenas published

TechRadar Pro

DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection tool also adds real-time viewer so users know what data is being collected and by whom.

Phone malware

What is malware and how dangerous is it?

By Darren Allan last updated

TechRadar Pro

Antivirus In short, it’s pretty dangerous – your whole online profile is at risk with some strains – so read our malware primer and don’t get caught out.

pcloud pass

pCloud joins password manager fray with intriguing new service

By Desire Athow published

TechRadar Pro

Launched stealthily, Pass comes with a unique selling point.

1Password 8 Watchtower

1Password 8 puts desktop features on its mobile app - but is it enough?

By Cesar Cadenas last updated

TechRadar Pro

1Password 8 redesigns menus for easier tool access and security overwatch.

Apple devices being used at a desk

ExpressVPN releases M1 and M2-compatible Mac apps

By Nicole Johnston last updated

VPN ExpressVPN has just released its M-series apps on Mac, making use of Apple's silicon chips' huge power.

Google Play Store

Google Play Store bringing back Permissions list after outcry

By Cesar Cadenas published

Users disliked the sudden lack of transparency and worried developers would lie about the info they collected.

What is phishing?

What is phishing and how dangerous is it?

By Darren Allan last updated

TechRadar Pro

Antivirus A threat that really shouldn’t be underestimated - we discuss exactly what phishing is, how it works, and why you should be very wary of this kind of exploit.

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