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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 2024. 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 October 16, 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
Transportation provider WEL Companies notified 122,960 people of a January 2025 data breach that com
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 20, 2025
A ransomware gang called Sinobi today took credit for a a cyber attack on Heywood Healthcare in Mass
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 19, 2025
Marquis Software Solutions suffered a data breach that compromised SSNs, says Community 1st Credit U
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 21, 2025
Sato Corporation notified victims of a data breach that leaked personal info. Ransomware group Clop
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 17, 2025
Mundelein, Illinois notified victims of a data breach that compromised SSNs, finances, and medical i
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 14, 2025
Habib Bank AG Zurich today said it found evidence of unauthorized access to its corporate network. R
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 11, 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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Want to protect your device against browsing threats? With browser isolation, you can sandbox your web activities to protect your device against cyberattacks.  
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on November 23, 2025
Learn what data harvesting means and how it happens, which laws limit data harvesting, and what steps you can take to protect your personal information.
By Richard Ernszt in Information Security on November 23, 2025
Transportation provider WEL Companies notified 122,960 people of a January 2025 data breach that com
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 20, 2025
A ransomware gang called Sinobi today took credit for a a cyber attack on Heywood Healthcare in Mass
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 19, 2025
Marquis Software Solutions suffered a data breach that compromised SSNs, says Community 1st Credit U
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 21, 2025
Sato Corporation notified victims of a data breach that leaked personal info. Ransomware group Clop
By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on November 17, 2025