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The best internet security suites of 2025
By Benedict Collins last updated
Updated Get all-around protection for PCs, Macs and mobiles with one of today's best internet security suites.

How users benefit from Dark Web monitoring
By Mike Jennings published
Dark web surveillance can protect you and your organization – here’s how you can benefit

Who was really behind the massive X cyberattack? Here’s what experts say about Elon Musk’s claims
By Chris Rowlands published
A large-scale cyberattack caused multiple X outages on Monday 10 March. But is it really possible to identify where the attack originated?

France rejects controversial encryption backdoor provision
By Chiara Castro published
Encryption is saved in France, but this protection may be at risk in other European countries. Here's what at stake.

"We will not walk back" – Signal would rather leave the UK and Sweden than remove encryption protections
By Chiara Castro published
Signal comments on Apple's decision to kill its iCloud advanced encryption feature. Here's all you need to know.

4 ways to avoid misinformation on social media and retain control of your newsfeed
By Sam Dawson published
Misinformation is increasingly rife online, but this doesn't mean you have to listen.

"We will never build a backdoor" – Apple kills its iCloud's end-to-end encryption feature in the UK
By Chiara Castro published
The move comes as the company was hit by an encryption backdoor order under the UK Investigatory Powers Act. Here's all we know so far.

The US privacy nightmare? What's changed after 30 days of President Trump's new administration
By Chiara Castro published
Executive orders, layoffs across some key agencies, and DOGE – how have the first 30 days of a new administration shaped up for US privacy advocates?
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