Norton vs Avast: Which is Better in 2026? Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Norton currently has a stellar reputation as the industry leader, and Avast was once a respected security solution. However, since the news that Avast was selling users’ data, Avast has struggled with its reputation. While I don’t recommend using any company that is willing to secretly sell users’ data, I still wanted to see if Avast’s base set of features could stand up to the likes of Norton....

Norton vs Microsoft Defender: Best Antivirus Revealed in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Norton and Microsoft Defender are both excellent security apps , meaning it can be hard to pick between the two. Also, Microsoft Defender is completely free, while Norton only offers paid plans. So, should you pay for one of Norton’s plans or rely on Microsoft Defender’s free security? I tested both these antiviruses to find out....

Photo by Diego González on Unsplash OpenAI Wins $200 Million US Defense Contract Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The U.S. Defense Department awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract on Monday to develop artificial intelligence technologies for national security. The one-year deal will be carried out primarily in Washington and is expected to continue through July 2026. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Image generated with DALL·E through ChatGPT Opinion: How Big of a Threat Is the Chinese AI Model DeepSeek To OpenAI And Other Silicon Valley Companies? Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor DeepSeek entered the U.S. market, surpassing OpenAI on the App Store, impacting Nvidia’s stock, and sparking concern, amazement, and widespread adoption—even among Silicon Valley companies. The Chinese startup managed to create a competitive AI product that challenges the future of American AI companies...

image by rawpixel.com, from Freepik People Are Receiving Malware Through Their Mail Via Infected QR Codes Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Swiss authorities are warning the public about a series of counterfeit letters, purportedly from MeteoSwiss, that contain a dangerous scam. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Fraudulent letters from MeteoSwiss trick recipients into downloading malware via QR codes....

Photo by Dylan Gillis on Unsplash Perplexity AI Seeks to Double Valuation with $500 Million Fundraising Round 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! People familiar with the matter confirmed that Perplexity is looking to raise $500 in a fourth funding round this year With a new agreement, Perplexity could raise its valuation above $8 million The company’s annual revenue is estimated at 50 million The artificial intelligence company Perplexity AI expects to raise $500 million in a new round of funding that would double its valuation to more than $8 billion....

Political Scammer Fined $6 Million For AI Deepfake Robocalls Using Voice of Joe Biden Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States of America proposed a $6 million fine for deepfake robocalls that imitated President Joe Biden’s voice and encouraged voters not to vote in the New Hampshire primary held on January 21. The document , issued by the FCC on May 23, accuses political consultant Steve Kramer of the illegal calls that spread false information among potential voters....

Image by Babak Habibi, from Unsplash Samsung to Delete Inactive Accounts By July 31 Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager If you haven’t used your Samsung account in a while, you might want to act fast. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Samsung will delete inactive accounts on July 31, 2025. Accounts unused for 24 months will be deleted....

Should You Trust Google’s Project Fi VPN? Written by Benjamin Walsh Content Writer As a means of overcoming any privacy issues, Google recently added a VPN option that enables all traffic passing through your device to be encrypted which sounds great. As a result, providers such as T-Mobile and Sprint can no longer store your data and track your activity since the information is encrypted. But, it is not clear on whether Google is the same ....

Photo by Taylor Vick on Unsplash Singapore-Based Digital Edge Raises $1.6 Billion For Data Center Expansion Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Singapore-based company Digital Edge has raised over $1.6 billion to fund and expand its data centers to meet customers’ cloud and AI demands across Asia. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Digital Edge raised $1....

Speed 3.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 7.0 / 10 Support 6.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 TheSafety USReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Kirsten Soos Cybersecurity & Tech Writer TheSafety US Overview TheSafety.US offers both VPN and Proxy services, promises to keep zero logs, offers unlimited bandwidth, and is secure. I’m shrewd when it comes to internet security, so I put TheSafety....

Three Vulnerabilities Discovered in Popular Open-Source Graphic Debugger RenderDoc Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Three critical flaws were found in a popular, cross-platform graphic debugger tool, RenderDoc. Due to its multi-application and operating system (OS) support, the standalone software has gained prominence among developers, particularly in the gaming industry. RenderDoc is an open-source, MIT licensed software that supports operating systems like Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch and Android....

Unlock Portugal Netflix with One Simple Download Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate Netflix burst onto the scene in Portugal in 2015 with a slate of offerings as barren as the surface of the moon. Things have gotten progressively better since then, with the network now boasting multiple American television favorites including “Better Call Saul,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Rick & Morty” . The series is set in a future where 20-year-olds living in an impoverished society try to complete something known as “The Process” for the chance to reach an affluent, far-off society....

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 3.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 1.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 VPNfacileReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor VPNfacile Overview On the face of it, this affordable French VPN looked to be a great option for those wanting to access French content. VPNFacile made bold claims of uncompromising speeds, air-tight security, and comprehensive unblocking capabilities of French content that I wanted to see if it could deliver on....

Women’s Guide to Cyber Safety 2026 Written by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Women and girls are both the targets and scapegoats of online harassment; we’re singled out and then victim-blamed as though we asked to be persecuted. The cycle has been vicious and endless, but not anymore. It’s time for us to take control and put an end to the attacks on women online. Online, women are subjected to harassment, violence, oppression, and just generally uncomfortable situations that few (if any) men have to deal with....

Zero-Day Vulnerability in Barracuda ESG Exploited by Unknown Threat Actors Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Data protection and network security solution provider, Barracuda Networks announced that its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances was compromised due to a zero-day vulnerability. Barracuda, a US-based cybersecurity company is one of the leading email security providers with customers ranging from medium to large-scale organizations, including Mitsubishi, Carrefour, Tupperware, among others....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 ZoogVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer ZoogVPN Overview I stumbled upon ZoogVPN and was impressed that it spoke to every popular VPN feature that I could think of. With clever marketing jargon, it claims to have anything you can expect from a VPN....

[SOLVED] How to Access Binance From Anywhere in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Though extremely popular, both Binance.com and Binance.US aren’t available in some locations due to regulatory differences. If you’re abroad, you might find your account inaccessible for withdrawals and crypto trading due to local regulations. Fortunately, a VPN can help you access your Binance account and execute time-sensitive trades from any location....

4 Best VPNs for Japan to Stay Safe Online in 2026 Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate In Japan, more than 90% of the population has access to the Internet. While government surveillance and Internet censorship isn’t a current concern, the tides are shifting. A VPN helps you maintain privacy on the web , protects your traffic with encryption, and gives you access to a proxy server for an alternative IP address, to protect you from hackers or malicious third parties....

5 Best Free Malware Removal Tools in 2026 (+ Bonus App) Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer You’ve been infected with malware. Your computer is slow, it’s acting funny, and you want it to work properly again. To prevent further damage, you need to get rid of any trace of malware from your device. If that’s your case, you need a no-nonsense malware removal tool. Many programs claim to remove these malware threats, but you need to be careful....