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Phone theft is on the rise - 7 ways to protect you...
Even locked phones are tempting targets for thieves, as they can be sold for parts. Here's how to keep your device safe.
The best malware removal software of 2025: Expert ...
If you're looking for software that provides extra layers of protection against malware, these are ZDNET's favorites. They offer real-time scans, detection, and removal.
How to safeguard your small business in the hybrid...
Your best cybersecurity strategy is all about balancing risk and affordability. Keep these five solutions in mind.
How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes su...
Smarter TV operating systems offer added convenience, but they also introduce new privacy concerns, particularly around automatic content recognition (ACR). Here's what ACR is and how you can take control.
I thought my favorite browser blocked trackers but...
Cover Your Tracks opened my eyes... and made me switch browsers ASAP.
The best VPNs for school in 2025: Expert tested an...
Whether you want to disguise your IP address to improve your privacy at college or bypass school blocks to access educational resources, these are the best school VPNs.
The best VPN services for iPad in 2025: Expert tes...
We tested the best VPNs for Apple iPad tablets, that offer rapid speeds, stable connections, and easy-to-use apps.
AI agent adoption is driving increases in opportun...
While 79% of security leaders believe that AI agents will introduce new security and compliance challenges, 80% say AI agents will introduce new security opportunities.
A security key for every employee? Yubikey-as-a-Se...
Yubico's roaming authenticators can now be provisioned and delivered in 175 countries. Here's what the service offers.
A drug developer is buying 23andMe - what does tha...
The top bidder in the DNA testing firm's bankruptcy auction, Regeneron vows to prioritize the privacy, security, and ethical use of customer data.
The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested...
Whether you're team iOS or Android, we've tested, reviewed, and sourced the best Bluetooth trackers on the market to ensure your valuables are easy to locate.
I tested a TCL smart lock, and its palm vein recog...
The TCL D1 Pro is a palm vein smart lock with five other unlocking methods for ultimate convenience.
Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines did...
No, Microsoft has not changed Windows 10 or Microsoft 365 support deadlines. Here's what actually happened.
LastPass can now monitor employees' rogue reliance...
The password manager's new SaaS monitoring feature offers your business an affordable way to contain the risks of shadow IT and its latest variant - shadow AI.
Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense ag...
Phone hacking technologies are getting stealthier. It's time to treat your phone like a computer, says this cybersecurity expert.
Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines cha...
No, Microsoft has not changed Windows 10 or Microsoft 365 support deadlines. Here's what actually happened.
The best VPN services for iPhone in 2025: Expert t...
We tested and analyzed popular VPNs compatible with Apple's iPhone range and the iOS operating system to find the best options for protecting your privacy, streaming content, and more.
Your Android phone is getting a huge security upgr...
Google says these new security features will help keep scam calls and texts, sketchy apps, and phone thieves at bay. Here's how.