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Is paid antivirus really worth it?
By Sead Fadilpašić last updated
Antivirus Free antivirus apps often contain have hidden costs - and there is good reason to splash out for antivirus protection.

How to choose the best antivirus for you
By Sead Fadilpašić last updated
Antivirus There’s a bewildering amount of choice when it comes to antivirus software, but we’ll help you make the right decision.

Elmo got hacked. Don't be like Elmo. This is how I'd explain cybersecurity and 2FA to the beloved Sesame Street character
By Lance Ulanoff published
The Sesame Street Character's popular X account was hacked, and then very bad things happened – don't let them happen to you

Deepseek faces ban in Germany as privacy watchdog reports the app to Google and Apple as "illegal content"
By Chiara Castro published
DeepSeek could soon disappear from Apple and Google's App Stores in Germany. Here's all you need to know.

Microsoft is phasing out passwords soon – here's why passkeys are replacing them and what to do next
By Chris Rowlands published
Microsoft is phasing out saved passwords in its Authenticator app. Here’s how to set up device passkeys and when you need to do it by.

5 new frightening cyber scams to look out for in 2025
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Sponsored by Trend Micro
AI-driven tactics will shape fraud in 2025

FBI issues urgent warning about new SMS toll scam – here's how to spot it and what to do
By Chris Rowlands published
The FBI has warned of new SMS toll scam targeting smartphone users in the US – here's how to spot it.

Chat Control – Poland's EU Presidency gives up on the voluntary scan of your encrypted chats
By Chiara Castro published
Poland's EU Presidency also failed to find a majority on the disputed child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill – but Chat Control isn’t off the table just yet.
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