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The best VPN for streaming in 2024
VPNs let you stream videos that aren't available in your country, but some don't work on certain platforms – these are the best ones we've tried and tested
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The best VPN services 2024
There are plenty of VPN providers to choose from. We've ranked the best ones we've tested, including ones with big Black Friday discounts
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Watch out for these antivirus scams to stay safe
Scammers use antivirus software and fake pop-up messages to trick you. Here's how to spot the scams and stay safe
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Get 85% off lifetime cloud storage in this incredible Black Friday offer
There's no need to pay monthly for your cloud storage – Internxt is offering big savings on its 2TB, 5TB and 10TB plans where you only need to pay once
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Update your Android phone now to protect against security attacks
Google has warned of targeted attacks exploiting two vulnerabilities, both of which are fixed in the latest Android update
How-To
How to check if a file contains a virus
We explain how to quickly check if a file is safe to open or install on your computer
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How to check if a link is safe
Received a link in an email, text message or via WhatsApp? Here’s how to find out if it’s dangerous or not
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Google warns of new cyber attack against Android and Windows
Security researchers have identified a suspected Russian cyber attack which is spreading malware via the Telegram messaging app
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Surfshark launches an early Black Friday deal you don't want to miss
If you're looking for the perfect VPN service for you, Surfshark has just launched an early Black Friday deal with huge price cuts
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Get our favourite VPN amazingly cheap in these early Black Friday deals
For those looking for the right VPN or password manager, now is a great time to save with up to 74% off + additional months for free
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Do I need antivirus on an iPad or iPhone?
Is an antivirus app essential for iPhones and iPads? While they may not be as vulnerable as Android devices, you should consider protecting your devices
Reviews
Eset Mobile Security Antivirus review: Affordable protection
Eset's safety app is affordable and can make your time with your mobile phone safer
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F-Secure Total Security & VPN review
You get a good collection of features in the F-Secure app. But why make it so hard to purchase?
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Bitdefender Mobile Security review
Top-level virus protection and limited VPN in this relatively feature-rich app
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Avast Security & Virus Cleaner review
Avast antivirus and security is a mobile phone protection app that you can get for free, but not with full functionality.
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AVG Security & Virus Cleaner review: Avast with a slight advantage
Haven't we seen all this already? AVG's Android security suite has the same feature set as Avast but with one advantage
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McAfee Security Antivirus VPN review: Peace of mind
A security app that doesn't excel in any single area, but is a solid choice on the whole if you can afford it
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Norton 360 Mobile Security review: Good but expensive
Some features are missing, but the ones you get are the most important, and they are excellent
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