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How to use a VPN to stop hackers and scammers
By Alice Marshall published
Sponsored by Surfshark
These are the VPN features to have configured in order to protect yourself against scammers and hackers – because they can't steal what they can't see.

New study warns over half of Americans hit by fraud in 2025
By Craig Hale published
AI isn’t helping either side – with scammers using it to refine attacks and consumers blindly trusting output.

Scams in Australia June 2026: types, latest cybercrime trends and how to protect yourself
By Zachariah Kelly, Ben Mansill last updated
The latest tips on how to stay safe from cybercriminals and stop scams in their tracks.

You heard right — NordVPN has rolled out an AI voice checker to protect you from audio deepfakes on Chrome
By Silvia Iacovcich published
NordVPN has just launched a new feature for its Chrome extension, AI Voice Detector, that warns you if you are dealing with synthetic or human voices.

AI, age verification and censorship: how the VPN industry tackled 2025's biggest issues – and what it plans to do next
By Rob Dunne published
2025 was a "turning point" that proved challenging for even the top VPNs

I asked Norton VPN experts for tips on staying safe over Christmas — here's what they said
By Rob Dunne published
The festive season is rife with risks, so I asked the experts everything you need to know

FBI says hackers have stolen $262 million in account takeover scams in 2025 so far - here's how you can stay safe
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Cybercriminals have stolen hundreds of millions through AI-driven phishing, fake stores, and account takeover scams targeting users across financial platforms.

Many of us aren't confident we could spot a fake website this Black Friday - so be on your guard
By Craig Hale published
One in five millennials, the most confident age group, have been scammed before - stay safe this Black Friday.
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