5 Best Free Adobe Illustrator Alternatives [TESTED in 2026] Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 Quick Summary : Finding a free vector-based editing software that matches up to Adobe Illustrator is quite the challenge. After testing dozens of programs, I concluded that CorelDRAW is the best option and you can try it for free . It has precision editing tools, up to 3 point perspective, and real-time collaboration tools....

5 Best Free VPNs for Canada in 2026 — Safe and Anonymous Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer You’re not safe using Canadian public networks as hackers are often spying on them to steal data. Additionally, Canada is a member of the 5 Eyes Alliance which shares surveillance data. Using a free VPN to overcome these issues is a good idea if you’re not ready to spend money on a premium VPN....

8 Best Soap2Day Alternatives for Safe Streaming in 2026 Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Amar Cemanovic Cybersecurity Expert Since Soap2Day was taken down, there are so many clones and proxy sites, making it difficult to choose a reliable Soap2Day alternative . Some contain malware and show malicious ads that might harm your device. After testing several free streaming sites, I made a list of the best Soap2Day alternatives ....

9 Best Cpasbien Alternatives That Still Work (Updated 2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cpasbien was one of the best torrent sites for French-language content , but it’s now mostly unavailable. If you relied on it for movies, TV shows, or software, you’re probably frustrated trying to find a working alternative. Many so-called replacements are either offline, filled with fake torrents, or blocked in certain regions....

Access Every Blocked Egyptian Website with this Tool Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate After being the subject of a scathing international report on its Internet censorship practices in the summer of 2018, Egypt responded by passing a “ cybercrime law ” in August 2018 that reinforced the country’s censorship practices and legalized its ability to block websites . Article 7 of the law legalizes the Egyptian government’s ability to block internal access to any website that it says is “a threat to national security or the national economy....

Image by Matheus Bertelli, from Pexels AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Raises Security Concerns In New Study Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A cybersecurity firm has raised concerns about the AI model DeepSeek-R1, warning that it presents significant security risks for enterprise use. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The model failed 91% of jailbreak tests, bypassing safety mechanisms....

Alternatives to Google Products: Use These Instead of Google Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Google knows more about you than you realize. Its apps can see your emails, documents, schedule, location, and more. Its algorithms even learn your likes and dislikes. This violates your privacy, monetizing your data to make more money for Google’s advertising business. I don’t like Google knowing everything about me, especially after whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that it has a data-sharing relationship with the NSA....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 7.1 / 10 User Experience 8.5 / 10 Support 8.5 / 10 Pricing 7.9 / 10 ALTVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer ALTVPN Overview ALTVPN used to be called ColanderVPN and is a Ukraine-based VPN provider that are completely committed to providing their users with privacy and anonymity online thanks to their strict zero logs policy and robust encryption standards....

Are Public Wifi Networks Secure? Here’s 5 Tips to Keep You Safe Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Whenever you join a public Wifi network, you make yourself a target, and you are at risk. According to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report , more than 978 million people – 44% of all consumers were affected by cybercrime during 2017. 70% of consumers believe safeguards while using public Wifi networks are paramount....

Barracuda Urges Customers to Replace the Vulnerable ESG Appliances Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Data protection and enterprise security company, Barracuda Networks urged customers affected by the zero-day vulnerability to immediately replace ESG hardware and virtual appliances. In its June 1 advisory , Barracuda disclosed that the vulnerability was found in a module which initially scans incoming email attachments. Upon discovery, immediate security patches were issued, along with the deployment of a script to contain and counter the unauthorized access attacks....

Best Antiviruses in 2026 – Top Reddit Recommendations Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Reddit, a hub of diverse knowledge and insights, holds a wealth of recommendations from cybersecurity enthusiasts. So, I browsed threads across various cybersecurity subreddits to learn which antiviruses Redditors recommend the most . I found that there are 5 antiviruses Redditors are most impressed with. So I tested them myself and learned that all the antiviruses on the list provide reliable malware detection, various impressive security features, and great value for money....

Written by Valentine Milner Web Security Expert Christmas is received differently by people across the world. For some, it’s merely a time to come together and share a meal with family members. For others, it’s the best time to pursue some personal goals and finally relax after an intense year. So, what do you usually do on Christmas? Well, while we are sure you do a couple of fun things, we also know that you enjoy watching Christmas movies, either alone or with your family ....

Photo by Samuel Costa Melo on Unsplash Brazil Set to Ban Online Betting Over Gambling Addiction Concerns Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Brazil’s president said online betting will be banned if “addiction” is not under control soon Brazilians have been using welfare program money on sports bets 500 to 600 sports betting websites will be shut down The Brazilian government is trying to solve a sports gambling situation among its citizens, currently affecting household incomes....

Casio Data Breach Affects Thousands of ClassPad Customers Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Leading Japanese electronics manufacturer, Casio Computer disclosed a data breach incident affecting its customers from 149 countries and regions. The incident compromised personal information of some ClassPad customers. ClassPad.net is an education platform of the company, and an attacker is said to have leveraged a security-related vulnerability in a database of its development environment....

Photo by Gabriele Malaspina on Unsplash China Hosts The World’s First Humanoid Robot Games Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager China began hosting its highly anticipated three-day World Humanoid Robot Games this Friday, showcasing advances in robotics and AI across multiple fields. The competition features 280 teams from 16 countries and over 500 robots. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by Zbynek Burival on Unsplash CISA Issues Alert On Cyberattacks Targeting Oil And Gas Infrastructure Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the United States (CISA) issued an alert on Tuesday, warning that cyber actors are targeting oil and natural gas infrastructure. While the techniques used are not advanced, the agency raises concerns over “poor cyber hygiene” within companies and organizations in the sector....

Data Allegedly Stolen From US Marshals Service Ransomware Attack Up for Sale Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer On a hacking forum in the Russian language, a threat actor is reportedly selling hundreds of gigabytes of data that they claim to have stolen from servers of the US Marshals Service (USMS). The threat actor is claiming to have 350 GB of confidential law enforcement data from the US Marshal Service....

Data Leaks in the Medical Industry: A Worldwide Epidemic Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase Update: The WizCase cybersecurity team has since uncovered 3 new data breaches in the medical industry. For more information, read our new report . WizCase recently found database leaks from several different medical websites from around the world — leaks included personal prescriptions, medical observations, lab visits, Social Security Numbers, and in many cases, full names and addresses....

Photo by James Yarema on Unsplash DeepSeek Ranks In First Place On Apple’s App Store, Surpassing ChatGPT Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s free app hit first place in Apple’s App Store in the United States this Monday, surpassing its rival ChatGPT. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! DeepSeek – AI Assistant app surpassed ChatGPT and reached first place in Apple’s App Store in the United States....

Elon Musk Abruptly Calls Off Don Lemon’s Partnership With X Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Former CNN host Don Lemon’s new talk show, The Don Lemon Show , will no longer be partnered with X (formerly Twitter). Ties were cut just days before its first episode was scheduled to air this Monday. X owner Elon Musk was set to be Lemon’s first guest on the show, but the interview turned tense, and as a result, Musk abruptly canceled X’s partnership with Lemon....