5 Best VPNs for Singapore to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer It’s annoying that my usual content on Netflix US, Disney+, HBO Max, and other sites won’t work when I visit Singapore. Location blocks make it impossible to freely use the open web — but it’s possible to regain access by using a VPN. The problem is that not all VPNs work in Singapore....

5 Best VPNs for Traveling and Safe Browsing in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Traveling means relying on public WiFi, which can expose you to identity theft and hackers. A VPN is an effective way to guard your sensitive data against snoopers and access sensitive services like online banking while traveling. Unfortunately, most VPNs can’t protect you during your travels due to subpar performance, network constraints, and lack of robust security and privacy features....

6 Best Anti-malware Software for Removal + Safety (2026) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist With so much malware on the internet, installing effective anti-malware software is crucial to secure your devices . However, many anti-malware programs can’t detect the latest threats or lack the advanced features needed to stay secure. I tested over 30 anti-malware programs, and while many failed my tests, I found multiple anti-malware solutions that reliably detect malware via scans ....

Photo by Laurenz Heymann on Unsplash Apple To Increase Spending On AI Development Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Apple is set to invest more in artificial intelligence to catch up with rivals. CEO Tim Cook suggested last Thursday that the company may buy additional data centers or even acquire a major player in the AI space. A recent report also revealed that Apple is developing a ChatGPT rival and an “answers engine....

Image by Maia Habegger, from Unsplash Authors Urge Publishers To Ban AI-Written Books Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Multiple authors have written an influential open correspondence to major U.S. publishers, which demands their public opposition to AI in book creation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Letter accuses AI of stealing from human writers. Writers want contracts banning AI-generated content....

Beauty Giant Estée Lauder Targeted by BlackCat and Cl0p Ransomware Groups Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer On July 18, Estée Lauder in a press statement disclosed that the company had suffered a cybersecurity attack by an unauthorized third party. However, two ransomware gangs have claimed breaching the company in separate incidents. On their dark leak sites, the threat actors Cl0p and ALPHV/BlackCat added the New York-headquartered Estée Lauder’s name to their growing list of victims....

Beginner’s Guide to Tor: What It Is and How to Safely Use It 2026 Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 The Tor Browser is the best tool to access the dark web, but it’s not without its shortcomings. Tor alone doesn’t protect all of your data from leaking and renders it vulnerable to surveillance. Compromised Tor exit nodes reveal user traffic to operators mostly known to trace Tor users’ identities....

Best 1Password Alternatives in 2026 Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer 1Password is one of the best password managers, but it still has some limitations. For example, it lacks a free version and has a short trial period . It’s also missing some features like a VPN. So, if you’re looking for any of those attributes, you might want to look elsewhere. I tested dozens of password managers to find the best 1Password alternative....

Bitdefender vs ESET: Which Antivirus is Best in 2026? Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist With Bitdefender and ESET both being known for their lightweight scanning and reliable malware engines, I wanted to see which of these antiviruses came out on top. So, I tested Bitdefender and ESET in 15 categories to learn which antivirus is the better overall choice. I was impressed with both Bitdefender and ESET when it comes to protecting my system from threats....

Photo by Ellienore Bradley on Unsplash Blue Origin Successfully Launches New Shepard Rocket For Lunar Gravity Experiment Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, successfully launched its uncrewed New Shepard ship this Tuesday in a first attempt to mimic the moon’s gravity in flight with positive results. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

💡 Features 6.5 / 10 ⚙️ Installation 9.5 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 7.5 / 10 📞 Support 7.5 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 8.5 / 10 Written By Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Boomerang Overview The first thing I noticed when visiting the Boomerang website is that it claimed it has “The most unique flexible screen time features.” I didn’t see anything about a web filter, content blocking, geo-tracking, or social media monitoring until I scrolled to the bottom of the page....

BREACH: French E-commerce Site Customers Exposed to Identity Theft After Data Leak Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase found an open Kibana interface that works with the Elasticsearch engine of BazarChic, a French e-commerce site. This exposed server, which has already been reported to BazarChic and closed, leaked personal information about customers, including email addresses, passwords, and partial credit card details. BazarChic, a member of the Galeries Lafayette Group , specializes in clearance sales of high hand brands....

Photo by Vasilis Chatzopoulos on Unsplash Crypto Bank Sygnum Achieves Unicorn Status with $1 Billion Valuation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The crypto bank Sygnum recently raised $58 million and reached a valuation above $1 billion, hitting unicorn status. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! In a recent funding round, the crypto bank Sygnum raised $58 million, reaching a $1 billion valuation and earning unicorn status....

Image by Ivan Radic, from Flickr Cybercriminals Impersonate Booking.com In New Phishing Attack Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Microsoft has identified an ongoing phishing campaign targeting hotel and hostel staff by impersonating the travel agency Booking.com. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Microsoft warns of a phishing campaign targeting hotel staff via fake Booking.com emails. Hackers use a “ClickFix” method to bypass security filters and avoid detection....

Data Breach: US Retailer Hot Topic Discloses Multiple Cyberattacks Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Retail chain Hot Topic notified its customers that it was a victim of a series of credential-stuffing attacks. The wave of attacks which took place between February 7 to June 21,2023, resulted in the exposure of various sensitive information of customers. Established in 1988, Hot Topic is an American retailer specializing in licensed music and counterculture-related apparels and accessories....

Does PrivateVPN Work With Netflix? Tested 2026 Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Netflix hosts a variety of content that changes depending on the country – this is due to copyright and broadcast regulations. To make sure you’re only shown content that is legally available, Netflix checks your device’s location before you can start streaming. A VPN like PrivateVPN can technically change how your device location appears to Netflix, which could let you watch content in different countries....

Photo by CardMapr.nl on Unsplash Dutch Neobank Bunq Fined $3 Million For Failing Money Laundering Controls Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has fined the neobank bunq €2.6 million (about $3 million) for failures in its anti-money-laundering controls. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: bunq has been fined 2.6 million euros for failures in money laundering controls....

Image by Myriam Zilles, from Unsplash FDA’s Elsa Tool Faces Criticism For Hallucinating Scientific Data Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The FDA’s new AI tool Elsa promises faster drug approvals, but medical experts warn this tool generates fabricated research, which produces additional safety risks. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to aid drug approvals....

First Neuralink Patient Plays Online Chess With Only Brain Power Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Elon Musk’s neural tech startup, Neuralink, showed a live stream on X last Wednesday of the first human brain-chip user playing online chess with his mind. The chip’s purpose is to help people control a computer cursor or keyboard using only brain power. Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old Neuralink patient, explains in the broadcast that he became a “complete quadriplegic” after a freak diving accident 8 years ago and is paralyzed from below the shoulders....

Image by Zarateman, from Wikimedia Commons FitGirl-Repacks Named As Key Piracy Threat In ESA’s 2024 Report Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! FitGirl-Repacks saw 22 million visits in July 2024 despite domain blocks. The ESA’s report omits mentions of malware, cryptocurrencies, and Scene release groups. Rightsholders still haven’t identified the operators behind FitGirl-Repacks....