SecurityWatch
The online world is a sketchy place. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Latest Stories
The Best VPNs for TikTok in 2025
Implementation of the TikTok ban in the US is set for September 17, 2025. We've tested dozens of VPNs and picked the best services that may help you get around it.
Heading to a Protest? Lock Down Your Phone First
Hitting the streets to make your voice heard can be dangerous. Still, it's your right, so here are our best tips to protect your privacy and your safety.
I Found My Email Address on the Dark Web. Here’s How I Figured Out Who Leaked It
Another spam tsunami hit my inbox, so I went sleuthing. Here's how I traced the breach—and you can too.
Huge Breach Exposes 184M Logins for Apple, Google, and Many Others. Here's What You Need to Do
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler tells us the dataset is 'one of the most dangerous discoveries I have found in a very long time.' He shares his advice for how to keep your info off similar lists.
5 Ways a Password Manager Can Save Your Relationship
Open communication is at the heart of every healthy relationship. The right password manager family plan can help keep the peace at home.
How to Avoid Mobile Payment App Scams
Think before you pay! Learn how to spot common text messages or emails from criminals asking you to send them money.
Spring Break Travel Warning: Beware of Fake Vacation Rentals and Text Scams
As you plan your spring and summer vacations, follow our advice for spotting scams on booking sites and fending off targeted text scams.
7 Tips to Block Mobile Tax Scammers
We all file taxes, which makes us all targets for mobile scammers. I spoke with experts on tax scams to learn what to look out for and the best ways to stay safe.
7 Ways to Steer Clear of AI Tax Scams
Tax season is always stressful—and this year, you have to worry about cybercriminals using AI deepfakes. Here's what the experts say you should watch out for when filing your taxes.
5 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Collecting Your Data
Your data is valuable, so businesses use apps and websites to siphon it from your devices. We tell you how to keep corporations (and hackers) from collecting data without your consent.
How Web Apps Help Me Cut My Screen Time in Half
You don't need to install data-hungry, intrusive apps on your phone. In many cases, the web app is just as good, if not better, and can help you cut down on endless doomscrolling.
How to Stay Safe While Dating Online: 4 Tips From Relationship Experts
There is no way to make online dating completely safe, but you can help protect yourself by following these expert recommendations.
Which AI Chatbot Collects the Least of Your Data?
I scanned the privacy policies and reports for the top AI apps and found just one that doesn’t share your data with advertisers or use it for training purposes.
Stop Changing Your (Strong, Unique) Passwords So Much
Feb. 1 is Change Your Password Day, and you may think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, robust passwords every few months. Not so fast.
Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites
The apps on your phone know way too much about you. I'll tell you which apps collect the most data and offer suggestions for locking down your private information.Â
It's Time to Delete Your Period Tracker and Use One of These Alternatives
It’s more important than ever to control who has access to personal data related to your reproductive health. Here's how to track your menstrual cycle without leaving an online trail.
What Is the Dark Web? Here's How to Access It Safely (and What You'll Find)
Curious about the other side of the internet? These 5 must-know tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN.
Looking for a TikTok Alternative? Lemon8 and RedNote Are Spying on You, Too
Think twice before signing up for a TikTok competitor. I took a look at the types of data that popular social apps are collecting about you, and they aren't much better.
Worried About Data Breaches? Take These Steps to Protect Yourself Now
A little preventative action and a lot of common sense can keep your privacy intact if your information gets leaked in a data breach.
TotalAV Free Edition
There are better free antivirus apps than TotalAV Free Edition, which scans for malware on demand or schedule but offers no real-time protection and relies instead on Microsoft Defender.
$0.00