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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them

ZDNet Security - 5 hours 7 min ago
Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
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Best antivirus for Mac in 2025: I tested your top software options

ZDNet Security - 12 hours 59 min ago
Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.
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Tired of unsolicited nude pics? Google's new safety feature can help - how it works

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:12am
The Sensitive Content Warnings feature shields you from images in Google Messages that may contain nudity and lets you easily block numbers - but you'll need to enable it.
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NymVPN: Introducing a security-first decentralized VPN with a Mixnet flair

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:19am
It's not often we see a VPN developed as more than just a way to hide your IP address and give you some online protection against tracking. So how does the open-source, Mixnet-based NymVPN project stack up?
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The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 3:27pm
We've selected the top Bluetooth trackers, from AirTags to Tile, to help you keep track of your belongings, no matter if you're on iOS or Android.
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I replaced my Ring with this outdoor security camera - and it has no subscription

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 10:33am
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features. Best of all, it doesn't require a monthly subscription.
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Motorola to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 8:00am
Unveiled today, AI Assist aims to help public safety officers do their jobs more efficiently - and safely. Here's how it works.
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That Google email look real? Don't click - it might be scam. Here's how to tell

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 12:58pm
Until Google rolls out a fix, you'll have to be on the lookout for this particularly convincing phishing scam.
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Think GeoGuessr is fun? Try using ChatGPT to guess locations in your photos

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:10am
ChatGPT can 'read' your photos for location clues - even without embedded GPS or EXIF data. Here's why that could be a problem.
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Data-stealing cyberattacks are surging - 7 ways to protect yourself and your business

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:45am
The number of infostealers sent through phishing emails jumped by 84% last year. IBM X-Force offers these recommendations for defending yourself from all manner of malware.
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Update your iPhone now to patch a CarPlay glitch and two serious security flaws

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:16am
Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a bug with wireless CarPlay and resolves two security holes already exploited in targeted attacks.
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Why the CVE database for tracking security flaws nearly went dark - and what happens next

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 3:34pm
Expired US government funding nearly disrupted this global security system. How can we prevent this from happening again in 11 months?
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How Apple plans to train its AI on your data without sacrificing your privacy

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:01pm
Apple's solution is called 'differential privacy' - and it's already been using it for Genmojis.
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Spotify goes down: What we know, plus our favorite alternatives to try

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:22am
The company is investigating.
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The best VPN routers of 2025

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 9:23pm
Setting up a VPN on your router can give you full coverage for all your devices at home. We've found the best routers that support VPN installation or include pre-installed VPN solutions.
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The best free VPNs of 2025: Expert tested

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 9:03pm
If you are in need of a way to improve your online privacy, consider using a VPN. We tested the best free VPNs which offer solid services without invading your privacy or selling your data.
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Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - how it works

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:57am
This new security feature from Google will make your Android phone more difficult to access if you haven't used it in a while.
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Surfshark is our pick for best value VPN, and you can save up to 87% on plans right now

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 4:51am
ZDNET's pick for best value VPN just got cheaper. Through April 30, you can save and score three months free on Surfshark VPN and antivirus plans.
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Cookie pop-ups don't have to be a fact of life online - how I block them and why

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/15/2025 - 4:00am
There are legitimate uses for cookies but they have a dark side too.
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Windows warning: Don't delete that weird 'inetpub' folder. Already did? Here's your fix

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:51am
It may look empty, but that folder is tied to a new security patch - and it shouldn't be removed.
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