Image by Tumisu, from Pixabay Phishing Attacks Drain $494 Million From Crypto Users In 2024, Report Shows Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In 2024, nearly $500 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from over 332,000 victims due to wallet drainer malware, according to the anti-scam firm Scam Sniffer . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Wallet drainers trick victims into signing malicious transactions, leading to stolen assets....

Image by Carl Campbell, from Unsplash Sales, Admin, And Tech Jobs Most At Risk from AI, Microsoft Says Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Microsoft Research conducted a new study which warns how Copilot, alongside other generative AI tools, will impact jobs in fields such as sales roles, software development work, and office administration positions. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by Jonas Leupe on Unsplash Sextortion Scam “Hello Pervert” Continues To Spread Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A sextortion scam identified as “Hello Pervert” has been circulating in recent days, threatening email users with the release of videos allegedly showing them watching adult content unless they pay a large sum of money. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image by Tulcarion, from iStock Should Australia Limit Social Media For Minors? Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Australia is planning to introduce a minimum age requirement for children using social media, citing concerns over the impact on their mental and physical health. However, digital rights advocates have criticized the move, warning it could push harmful online activity into less regulated spaces, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday....

Social Commerce Website Trustanduse Exposed Half A Million Users Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Data of around 439,000 users including many businesses were exposed due to security loopholes on the social media marketplace trustanduse.com. The 855GB database of Trustanduse unintentionally leaked on June 21 and kept exposing users’ personal and professional information for at least six months. Around 439,000 users’ sensitive data was leaked, including usernames, full names, encrypted hashed passwords, phone numbers, and Facebook IDs....

Speed 9.0 / 10 Servers 9.0 / 10 User Experience 8.0 / 10 Support 9.0 / 10 Pricing 9.0 / 10 Surfshark Review 2026: Cheap Price but Is It Any Good? Written By Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Surfshark Overview Surfshark is considered one of the best-value VPNs, but I wanted to see if it’s actually good. To find out, I thoroughly tested its security, speed, streaming performance, and unique features to determine if it’s worth getting, even at the lower price....

Swipe Your Way Back Onto Tinder in UAE with this Hack Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate No more swiping right or left for citizens of the UAE . Tinder might be popular all over the world , but it’s not an option anymore in Dubai and the rest of the UAE thanks to a crackdown on morally questionable website based on the country’s own religious based law. It can be challenging for many residents in the UAE to accept, particularly in a city like Dubai, where the majority of the population consists of individuals from other countries....

Speed 2.0 / 10 Servers 2.0 / 10 User Experience 4.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 4.0 / 10 SwissVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SwissVPN Overview SwissVPN’s reputation for its exemplary level of privacy and security caught my attention. The fact that it offers only one server made me want to assess its performance to see if it could avoid common issues like overcrowding and IP blacklisting....

TeamViewer Review 2022: Does This “VPN” Really Work Safely Written by Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer TeamViewer is a free app that lets you access your devices remotely. Since most remote desktop apps cost a ton of money, TeamViewer’s free solution is compelling, but it might not keep your private data safe. That’s why I decided to test it and find out if it can compete with more expensive remote device services....

Image by Dimitri Karastelev, from Unsplash U.S. House Bans WhatsApp On Official Devices Over Data Concerns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives instructed its congressional staff members to eliminate WhatsApp from official government devices. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: U.S. House bans WhatsApp from all government-issued devices. CAO cites lack of data transparency and encryption....

University’s Emergency System Hacked by Cybercriminals to Issue Threats towards Students and Faculty Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Hackers hijacked Bluefield University’s RamAlert emergency alerts system and threatened to leak admissions data unless the university paid a ransom. The hackers used the system to send messages to students and staff, urging them to pressure the university’s president to meet their demands. The university’s investigation into the attack found no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft, and it assured faculty and students that it was safe to use its resources....

Valid Proton VPN Coupon: Save up to 55% Today (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor All coupons on this page are regularly tested — currently, you can get up to % off a Proton VPN 2-year plan with this coupon : All Proton VPN plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee , so if you change your mind or aren’t satisfied, you can get a full refund....

What Is Bandwidth? Bandwidth Definition, Importance, & Uses Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can travel across an internet connection in a set amount of time. It’s typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). The higher the bandwidth, the faster your connection can handle large amounts of data without slowing down....

Photo by Kaitlyn Baker on Unsplash Writing Platform NanoWriMo To Shut Down Amid AI and Content Moderation Controversies Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The 25-year-old platform NaNoWriMo announced to its writing community that it will be shutting down its site. The organization alleged that it was due to financial reasons; however, in recent years, it has been involved in controversies for promoting the use of AI for content creation and has been accused of allowing child grooming within its community....

Speed 7.7 / 10 Servers 7.4 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 ZenVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist ZenVPN Overview While ZenVPN is a decent VPN, you can get better quality VPNs at an affordable price. Surfshark , for example, offers premium VPN features for a super low monthly fee — so you don’t have to settle for less....

Zyxel Releases Patches for Critical Flaws in Firewall & VPN Devices Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Zyxel Networks announced the release of updates for two critical security vulnerabilities impacting its firewall and VPN products. The two security flaws could provide admin-level access of the vulnerable devices to unwanted threat actors. The Zyxel security advisory notes that both the flaws (CVE-2023-33009 and CVE-2023-33010) are buffer overflow vulnerabilities and have been given 9....

10 Best Kodi Builds in 2026 — Fully Tested and Working Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 With the right Kodi build, you can optimize the function of your Kodi installation. But, these builds are always changing, with many updated and discontinued, making it difficult to choose the best ones. Some also have add-ons that infringe copyright laws. However, I have searched extensively to find the 10 best Kodi builds ....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

2026’s Best VPNs for Chromebook – Tested for Speed and Security Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor As with most devices, it’s recommended to use a VPN with your Chromebook when online . Using a VPN comes with benefits like maintaining your online privacy, protecting you from hackers and malicious content, bypassing geo-restrictions, and finding the best online deals . We’ll explain why it’s vital for you to have a VPN for Chromebook , as well as outline the four best VPNs currently available....

4 Best VPNs For Twitch Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate Twitch’s content can vary depending on your location and whether the streamer uses copyrighted material that can only be shown in a certain region. It’s also blocked in some countries, like Russia. Its deal prices can also change from one country to another. To determine where you are, Twitch checks your IP address. A VPN can technically help you change your IP address to a different country and allow you to access content that’s normally geoblocked....