4 Best VPNs for Iran to Stay Safe and Anonymous in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Reader’s Comments 1 You can’t access popular sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter in Iran. The government is notorious for its censorship and constantly monitors your online activities. A VPN is the best way that you can use global platforms safely and stay anonymous in Iran . After testing 25+ renowned VPNs, I’ve picked the best ones for Iran ....

5 Best Free VPNs for Streaming Safely in 2026 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Finding a truly free VPN to stream online content securely can be challenging as the majority of them have limited bandwidth and servers. Some have hidden costs, while others may secretly be collecting your data. My teammates from around the world and I reviewed numerous free VPNs to find the best ones for streaming your favorite content....

5 Best Trojan Removal Tools (2026): Get Rid of Hidden Threats Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Trojans disguise themselves as legitimate apps to remain hidden while spying on your activity and harming your system. Installing a top Trojan removal tool is vital to eliminate these sneaky threats from your system. To find the best removal tool, I tested many antiviruses and picked the ones that found and removed all Trojans and other cyber threats....

5 Best VPNs to Watch Netflix in New Zealand (Updated 2026) Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Netflix is available almost everywhere, but its content library varies by country due to licensing agreements. For instance, New Zealand has over 1,000 fewer titles than the US. To watch American Netflix, you need to be in the US and sign in with a local IP address. If you want to use a VPN while streaming Netflix in New Zealand, you’ll find that many don’t work because Netflix actively blocks VPN IP addresses to protect its licensing agreements....

7 Best VPNs for Hong Kong: Stay Safe & Anonymous (2026) Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Although it was once a great place for online freedom and privacy, Hong Kong residents today are more vulnerable to their data being tracked and monitored, or being unable to access certain content. Thankfully, VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology can let you protect your personal data and access global sites and apps from almost anywhere in the world, including from inside Hong Kong....

7 Best VPNs for Wisconsin – Stay Safe & Anonymous (2026) Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re visiting Wisconsin from another US state or another country, you may be unable to access your accounts or favorite streaming content. Using the internet in the US also raises privacy concerns — third parties may be monitoring the activity of people using the internet. VPNs can hide your identity and protect your data from cybercriminals and other unauthorized parties....

Image created with ChatGPT AI Agents Tricked By Fake Memories, Enabling Crypto Theft Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new research study revealed significant security vulnerabilities in Web3 AI-powered agents , which allow attackers to use fake memories to perform unauthorized cryptocurrency transfers. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers can inject fake memories into AI agents to steal cryptocurrency....

Image by Freepik AI Jesus Takes Confessions In Swiss Chapel Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A Lucerne chapel uses an AI Jesus avatar for confessions, sparking debate over technology’s role in faith and pastoral care. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The AI speaks 100 languages and opens with a safety disclaimer. Deus in Machina was developed with Lucerne University’s Immersive Realities Lab....

Image by Dollar Gill, from Unsplash AI Reduces Critical Thinking Effort, Study Warns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A new study from Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research reveals that generative AI (GenAI) tools are reshaping critical thinking among knowledge workers, often reducing the effort required for analytical tasks. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Higher confidence in AI leads to less critical thinking; self-confidence increases it....

Photo by Ladislav Sh on Unsplash Anthropic Launches Petri, An Open-Source Tool To Analyze AI Behavior Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anthropic released on Monday a new open-source AI tool called Petri to help researchers study and analyze AI models’ behaviors. The new AI-powered agent is part of the company’s broader effort to mitigate emerging cyber threats associated with the rapid development of advanced AI technologies....

Antivirus vs VPN: Do You Need Both to Be Safe Online in 2026? Written by Hameedah Abdullateef Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Cyberattacks threaten your online security and are now more advanced than ever. VPNs and antivirus software are the best way to secure your devices and digital data. They both work to protect your digital footprint but in very different ways. For maximum protection, you need both a VPN and antivirus software....

AnyDesk Resets Passwords and Revokes Certificates Following Cyber Security Incident Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The start of February witnessed a popular remote access software provider, AnyDesk, disclose a security breach incident which compromised its production systems. By stealing source code and private code signing keys, the unknown hackers were able to access the internal system. In a public statement, the German-based developer revealed that the incident was discovered during a security audit, triggered by suspicious activity on some of its systems....

AVG vs Bitdefender (2026) – Which Antivirus Is Better for You? Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist AVG and Bitdefender are two renowned antiviruses and are among the oldest names in the industry. I wanted to learn how these two giants compare and which is better for overall device security. So, I put them through a series of rigorous tests to find out. In my analyses, I learned that Bitdefender and AVG are equally effective at malware detection and removal....

Written by: Kate Hawkins Former Editor Bitdefender Overview I found via tests that Bitdefender offers excellent security via its superb malware detection scores and impressive feature variety while being lightweight. However, its scans flag some false positives, and the VPN is limited to 200MB/day on most plans. So, it’s not yet on the same level as the best choices like Norton, but it’s a top-quality antivirus overall. Fortunately, you can try Bitdefender risk-free , as it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee....

Bitwarden vs KeePass: Which Open-Source App Is Best in 2026? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Short on time? Here’s our verdict: Bitwarden is the overall winner between these two password managers. Bitwarden is the overall winner between these two password managers. It offers wider 2FA, passkeys, easy sharing, smoother auto save and fill, and polished apps. Bitwarden vs KeePass is a clash between cloud-based ease and offline control....

Image by Freepik Christie’s Faces Backlash for AI Art Auction Amid Copyright Controversy Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Nearly 4,000 people have signed an open letter urging Christie’s New York to cancel its upcoming Augmented Intelligence sale, which is set to feature art created with AI. This marks the first time a major auction house will dedicate an entire sale to AI-generated art ....

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Discloses Massive Data Breach Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer In recent months, millions of Americans have been affected by data breach incidents involving healthcare organizations. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) revealed that personal and health information of around 4.1 million individuals was compromised in a MOVEit-related data breach attack. The government department is responsible for managing the Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other health programs for citizens with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income families....

Do Antiviruses Remove Existing Viruses in 2026? (Quick Guide) Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Antiviruses can remove existing viruses just as they can protect you from getting infected in the first place. They are designed to allow you to run a full scan of your system and remove any virus if found. While every antivirus software does have a virus scanning feature, it’s the ability to perfectly remove all viruses, including the evasive ones that really matters ....

Written by: Sayb Saad Former Writer Dr.Web Overview I’m not usually a fan of Russia-based antiviruses due to privacy concerns, but, seeing Dr.Web’s clean track record, I wanted to see if it’s really as good as it claims to be. I tested Dr.Web across a range of categories and learned that it’s a decent and affordable antivirus. It gave me a detection score above the industry average and excellent real-time protection....

EU’s Landmark Law to Regulate AI Clears Final Hurdle Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by The European Union’s AI Act received final approval from member countries on Tuesday, establishing a groundbreaking benchmark for AI laws in Europe and across the globe. The Act, which comes into effect next month, follows the political agreement reached between member states in December 2023. “This landmark law, the first of its kind in the world, addresses a global technological challenge that also creates opportunities for our societies and economies,” Belgian digitization minister Mathieu Michel said in a statement ....