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.

Sick of having your music interrupted by ads? You’re not alone! Below, we’ll reveal how to block Spotify ads on your PC, phone, or tablet. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 24, 2025
Want a VPN but worried about the cost? We cover everything from free and paid VPNs to monthly and multi-year subscription plans so you can find out just how much you should spend.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on October 12, 2023
First time using a VPN? Although A VPN secures your data and lets you unblock content, there may be times when you need to disconnect it. We’ll show you how to turn off a VPN on any device.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on October 11, 2023
Trying to decide between Incogni and DeleteMe? We tested both of these personal data-removal services to find out which does the best job of removing your data from data brokers.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 11, 2023
Message authentication codes (MACs) and hash-based message authentication codes (HMACs) are tools used in cryptography to verify data integrity.
By Kyle Schurman in Information Security on October 8, 2023
Worried you might have spyware on your Android device but not sure how to find it? Read on to learn all about spyware including the risks, how to detect it, and how to remove it for good.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on October 6, 2023
Want to reduce your digital footprint? Removing yourself from people search sites is a great start. Below, we’ll explain how to opt out of Private Eye and ensure your profile never comes back. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on April 3, 2026
Looking to share information without it leading back to you? We’ll explain how to send an anonymous email and reveal a few alternative options for privacy-conscious journalists and activists. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 2, 2023
Plenty of VPNs claim to be privacy-conscious but that’s not always true. We dug deep into NordVPN’s encryption, audits, logging policy, and security features to see how safe it really is.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 2, 2023
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