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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY

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.

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How to Completely Disappear From the Internet

Want to mask your online identity and shield your data from those who wish to surveil you? Here's how to be anonymous without going completely off the grid.

Counterfeit Android Phones Preloaded With a Special Surprise: Malware

Triada malware can hijack messaging apps, monitor browsing activity, and intercept and delete SMS messages, according to Kaspersky researchers.

The Best VPN Services for 2025

Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens every year, and these are the best VPNs we've tested.

SECURITY HOW TOS

How and Why to Change Your DNS Server (Hint: Faster, Safer Browsing)

The Domain Name System is an essential part of your internet experience. We explain why it's important and show you how to upgrade to a better DNS server for increased speed and security.

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