You've probably heard of the dark web, but what's actually on it? These 5 tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN, assuming you actually want to go see.

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Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...

Apple users of free virtual private networks, or VPNs, may be exposing sensitive data to the Chinese government, as a report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) shows that several popular VPN ...

I'm of the mind that you can't always trust free VPNs, and now researchers have found that 20 apparently unconnected free VPN apps on Google Play are seemingly all built on the back of the same code.

Using a VPN? Better make sure it’s not on this list. VPNs are supposed to keep you safe. They encrypt your internet traffic and hide your location from hackers, ISPs and creepy ad trackers. But what ...

Ten of the top 100 virtual private network (VPN) apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play are covertly owned by Chinese companies that may put user privacy in danger, researchers are warning. It's ...

Weeks after researchers raised red flags, the U.S. App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands. More than six weeks ...

Using a free app to hide your internet traffic? The company behind it could be quietly tied to China, where the government maintains the ability to surveil all user data, according to a report ...

The OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols are available in most popular VPNs, but what makes them different, and which one should you use? We explain what they do and help you decide which is best for you.