Tag Archives: privacy

Privacy-focused companies, including DuckDuckGo, Mozilla and Brave, sent a letter to members of Congress on Tuesday asking them to vote as soon as possible on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. The legislation would ban companies from promoting their own products on their platforms over their competitors. That means, if passed, when you search for a product on …

In the words of the infamous Dwight Schrute from The Office, “Identity theft is not a joke, millions of families suffer every year!” Unlike other times that Dwight got it so wrong, he wasn’t lying about the severity of identity theft. Cybercrimes are on the rise. According to the Identity Theft Research Center, the number of data compromises in the US …

Google on Monday closed its acquisition of Mandiant, one of the biggest players in the cybersecurity industry, for about $5.4 billion. The addition of Mandiant significantly expands Google’s security capabilities, Google said in a blog post. Mandiant will also boost its access to threat intelligence and allow it to offer customers more in the form of end-to-end security covering both cloud and …

There are some excellent, well-tested virtual private networks we recommend you try. But if you’re exploring the competitive market of VPNs on your own, you’re likely to find some shoddy VPNs companies that scatter hints of their dubiousness everywhere they go. Learning to identify a few of these red flags can save you hours of research and a hefty annual …

Even without a user-friendly virtual private network, it’s still easy to change your IP address. Whether you’re a MacOS and iPhone user or a Windows 11 user with an Android device, any first-timer can safely change their IP address in a few quick steps. And — as long as you’re not using it to break other laws — it’s perfectly …

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Investing in a webcam can greatly improve the quality of your video calls. In recent years, video calls have become an important part of our daily lives, facilitating communication from a distance. Whether you’re catching up with friends, talking …

If you’re paying for a subscription to a high-quality virtual private network for online privacy protection, you want to get your money’s worth. We’ve covered the red flags you should watch out for when shopping for a VPN, but what about the green flags? Whether you’re using a VPN on an iPhone, Mac, Windows or Android device, you don’t have …

If you’re trying to access blocked websites on your school’s Wi-Fi network for legitimate reasons — or to increase your privacy while browsing on campus — you need a well-tested virtual private network that can overcome tight network restrictions while covering your tracks. Whether you’re using an Android, Windows, iPhone or MacOS device, the best VPNs protect your privacy by …

One of the biggest players in the virtual private network industry, NordVPN appears to hit all the right notes in providing a service that offers everything a customer would want. NordVPN is super fast, packed with useful features, and it’s a breeze to use. It’s based in a privacy-friendly jurisdiction and offers all the standard security and privacy features users …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. It happened to Chuck Noland when the airplane he was on one Christmas Eve for work was caught in a terrible storm and crashed into the ocean. He was the only survivor. For four years, he was stuck, alone, …