Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

The Comparitech blog includes cybersecurity guides, news, how-tos, comparisons, and recommendations, all written by industry experts. Read the latest below.

Learn what an agentic browser is, how it works, and whether it's worth the risk of using for daily b
By Richard Ernszt in Information Security on April 29, 2026
Too many Paramount Plus ads? From explaining why you're seeing ads to how to block them, this guide
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on April 27, 2026
Everything you need to know about smart speaker privacy, including data collection, human review pra
By Richard Ernszt in Information Security on April 23, 2026
What is the Great Firewall of China? China blocks Google, Facebook, Instagram, news, and more. Bypas
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2026
What is a Decentralized VPN? A dVPN is a new type of consumer VPN built on a decentralized network of volunteer nodes. It delivers stronger privacy, better censorship resistance, and improved online access to regional content.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2026
Learn what sensitive data is, the main types, and practical ways to protect it. Includes breach resp
By Richard Ernszt in Information Security on April 20, 2026
Discover what a passphrase is, how much safer they are than passwords, and get tips for creating str
By Richard Ernszt in Information Security on April 16, 2026
Need help choosing a VPN? I compared Mozilla VPN vs NordVPN to see which offers better streaming access, faster speeds, stronger privacy, a wider feature set, and better value for money.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 16, 2026
We explain what URL phishing is, how attackers disguise malicious URLs, and how you can spot and report fake links before they steal your data.
By Richard Ernszt in Blog on April 10, 2026
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