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Would you like to watch Netflix while keeping your online activities hidden from snoopers? We’ve tested dozens of leading providers to find out once and for all which are the best VPNs for Netflix.
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on November 12, 2025
We've conducted thousands of hours of research to find the best VPN services in 2025. We look at speed, security, protocol, price, servers, and much more.
By Paul Bischoff on December 15, 2023
Phishing scams are gaining traction. In this post, we provide an overview of the most common phishing attacks, explain how they work, and give you tips on how to avoid them.
By Marc Dahan in Information Security on July 1, 2025
There are very few VPNs that work in China. To help readers make an informed choice, we rented a server in Shenzhen and put 59 of the best-known VPNs to the test. Here are our results.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on November 12, 2025
Looking for recent worldwide cyber crime statistics and graphs? We constantly update this huge list of cybersecurity statistics from trusted sources. 
By Andra Zaharia in VPN on November 8, 2024
Don't get caught out with an unsuitable torrenting VPN. Despite bold marketing claims, many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy, and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 31, 2025
Are you looking for the best ExpressVPN deals and coupons? You're in the right place. We update this page regularly with the best discounts available, including Comparitech exclusive deals.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on December 2, 2025
Electronic and internet voting can help improve our election systems in several different ways. Each of these concepts rely on cryptography for security - but is cryptography enough?
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 14, 2020
Android antivirus apps claim to protect your mobile device, but we found a ton of security holes and privacy risks -- one of them even exposes your address book.
By Aaron Phillips in Antivirus on August 17, 2022
Latest news
Brevard Skin and Cancer Center notified 55,500 people of a data breach that leaked SSNs and medical
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 22, 2025
Parexel notified at least 6,620 people of a data breach that compromised SSNs and financial info, bl
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 18, 2025
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority in Virginia notified 113,232 people of a data breach that leake
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 17, 2025
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center notified 70,555 people of a data breach that leaked SSNs and me
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 16, 2025
Rockrose Development notified 47,392 people of a data breach that compromised SSNs, tax and financia
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 15, 2025
Fieldtex notified 247,363 people of a health data breach for which ransomware gang Akira took credit
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 12, 2025
Latest guides
There are plenty of cheap VPNs services but many sacrifice speed or skimp on security while others won't work with your favorite streaming services. These 6 budget VPN services punch well above their weight. 
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on March 24, 2025
A VPN’s primary purpose is to ensure privacy and security, but no one wants to compromise speed. High speed is always a priority and many have laid claim to the title of the world’s fastest VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 9, 2025
Wondering what data free VPNs store and exactly what they do with this data? This guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how to protect yourself from the potential threats of free VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 1, 2023
Looking to find out more about torrenting? We explain exactly what torrenting is, how to torrent safely, and what to do if you get caught.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 21, 2024
We'll show you how to access the dark net safely and anonymously using Tor. Don't charge blindly into the abyss. Take these precautions to protect yourself!
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on November 23, 2025
A step-by-step guide from beginning to end with screenshots. How to make your own VPN using AWS EC2,
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on October 18, 2019
Latest reviews
Looking for a secure, privacy-focused password manager? Our Proton Pass review tests its encryption,
By Ray Walsh in Password Managers on November 6, 2025
This Total VPN review looks at everything you need to know, including features, pricing, customer su
By Ray Walsh in VPN on June 17, 2025
Not sure if Norton 360 for MacOS is the right antivirus for you? From protection to performance, we
By Mark Gill in Antivirus on December 25, 2024
If you're considering Panda antivirus for your Mac, read this review first. We put the service through its paces to see if we recommend it.
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on December 11, 2024
Are you considering GData as your Mac antivirus? This post can help. We put GData through rigorous t
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on November 22, 2024
In this post, we test Trend Micro's antivirus for macOS to see if it's worth recommending. We focus
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on November 20, 2024
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Learn how Hinge scams work, how to spot fake profiles, and what to do if you get scammed, with clear tips to stay safe while dating online.
By Richard Ernszt in VPN & Privacy on December 27, 2025
Brevard Skin and Cancer Center notified 55,500 people of a data breach that leaked SSNs and medical
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 22, 2025
Learn how to change region on PC to fix location issues, unlock EU features in Windows, and avoid region mismatches when using a VPN.
By Richard Ernszt in VPN & Privacy on December 22, 2025
Want to watch ThreeNow outside New Zealand? ThreeNow is region-locked, but with a VPN, you can stream ThreeNow from anywhere. Learn how to unblock ThreeNow abroad or at work.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on December 22, 2025
Find out whether Apple Passwords is safe, how it compares to popular password managers, and what are some safer alternatives you can try out.
By Richard Ernszt in Password Managers on December 22, 2025
Parexel notified at least 6,620 people of a data breach that compromised SSNs and financial info, bl
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on December 18, 2025