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Don’t fall for the £400 energy bill rebate scam
Watch out for fake emails, texts and calls that ask for your bank details in order to get the government rebate this winter.
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Should I use a VPN when working from home?
A VPN is one of the security measures you should use when working remotely, especially if you're dealing with sensitive information
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These two dangerous Android apps can steal your online banking logins
So-called Sharkbot malware has sneaked past Google Play Store defences to infect tens of thousands of Android phones
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Nextbase iQ dash cam gets internet connectivity from Vodafone
Launching in 2023, the Nextbase iQ is a new generation of connected dash cams and will use a Vodafone IoT SIM.
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Apple’s password-free future is almost here
Apple's Passkey technology is set to be released with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in the coming months
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When & why NordVPN (and other VPNs) would log your data
Most VPN services operate a no-logs policy, but do they do what they claim? We explain how they work and when they wouldn't apply.
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Why VPN services have shut down their Indian servers
New rules come into effect on 27 June forcing Indian cloud services to keep details of their customers. And that's bad for VPN users.
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Microsoft releases emergency security updates for Windows 10 and 11
The latest monthly security patches have been causing problems of their own, forcing Microsoft to hastily issue an official fix
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Do you need antivirus on iPad or iPhone?
Wondering whether you should have antivirus on your iPhone and iPad? Here's everything you need to know.
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Microsoft’s latest Windows patches fix a major security flaw
Download them now for all supported versions of Windows
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Surfshark’s new Linux app has a graphical interface
Some features such as a kill switch are missing, but coming soon
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Google adds Virtual Cards to hide your real credit card details
No need to enter your CVV when shopping online
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USB drives are being used to infect Windows devices with malware
Both Windows 10 and 11 are affected
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Why NordVPN’s new, smaller discounts are a good thing
The discounts are now lower, but prices remain the same
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German banking scam could soon be used to target other countries
This is how the €4999 bank scam works
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ExpressVPN is adding a password manager to its apps for free
ExpressVPN Keys will remember and enter your logins automatically
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Fake Monzo text messages try to trick customers into providing account details
Customers of online bank Monzo are being targeted by scammers
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Windows 11’s latest bug is preventing updates from installing
Issue affecting security updates and preview builds
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