South Korean Regulators Fine Meta $15 Million Over Data Privacy Breach

Photo by dlxmedia.hu on Unsplash South Korean Regulators Fine Meta $15 Million Over Data Privacy Breach Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Regulators are asking Meta $15.68 million in fines over illegal actions with users’ data South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission performed a 4-year investigation Meta allegedly used private data from 980,000 Facebook users and sold it to over 4,000 advertisers South Korean Regulators requested Meta to pay 21....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 820 words · Patrick Marcos

Speedvpn Free Vpn Proxy Review 2026: Is It Worth Buying?

Speed 7.0 / 10 Servers 3.0 / 10 User Experience 4.0 / 10 Support 1.0 / 10 Pricing 2.0 / 10 SpeedVPN Free VPN Proxy Review 2026: Is It Worth Buying? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer SpeedVPN Free VPN Proxy Overview It’s clear SpeedVPN Secure has a massive user base thanks to its 100 million downloads. The company’s value proposition is focused on speed, its ability to unblock geographically restricted websites, and its assurance of online privacy and security....

January 18, 2026 · 14 min · 2795 words · Alicia Magana

Strava Acquires Popular Running App Runna

Photo by Venti Views on Unsplash. Strava Acquires Popular Running App Runna Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Strava, the American fitness tracking platform, announced on Thursday that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Runna, a fast-growing training app for runners based in London. While financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, it’s expected to be worth millions, given the widespread popularity and global reach of both platforms....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 860 words · Marsha Sorell

Systembc Malware Turns Vps Servers Into High

Image by Kevin Horvat, from Unsplash SystemBC Malware Turns VPS Servers Into High-Bandwidth Proxies For Criminals Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers revealed that the SystemBC botnet converts VPS servers into proxy servers for criminal operations that include REM Proxy and ransomware attacks across the globe. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: SystemBC botnet compromises about 1,500 systems daily, mainly VPS servers....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 726 words · Joseph Diaz

The Ultimate Privacy Guide For Mac Users

The Ultimate Privacy Guide for Mac Users Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer It’s easy to overlook Mac’s vulnerabilities due to the common myth that macOS is protected from all online threats. However, the truth is that all internet connections make any operating system susceptible to security threats — including your Mac. Just in 2019, the McAfee Labs Threat Report revealed that approximately 30,000 new forms of Mac malware were discovered in the first quarter of the year ....

January 18, 2026 · 28 min · 5848 words · Michael Yeager

Thousands Of Brazilians At Risk Due To A Bus Transportation Mobile App Data Leak

Thousands of Brazilians at Risk Due to a Bus Transportation Mobile App Data Leak Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase found a serious data breach from a Brazilian company that sells bus tickets online in Brazil, Guiche Virtual. The 26GB of leaked data exposed over 3.6 million emails (including duplicates) and at least 17,000 entries with personal information, such as full names, hashed passwords, and addresses. We have disclosed the leak to the company involved as well as to the Brazilian CERT and the server is now secured....

January 18, 2026 · 5 min · 910 words · Maryellen Gardner

U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Struggles Amid Government Shutdown And Staff Shortages

Image by Michael, from Unsplash U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Struggles Amid Government Shutdown and Staff Shortages Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The United States’ federal government shutdown has caused major disruptions across several departments, including one of the nation’s most critical cybersecurity agencies. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Only one-third of CISA employees remain on duty during the shutdown....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 763 words · Latasha Hosick

Vpn Trackerreview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Speed 9.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 5.0 / 10 Support 4.0 / 10 Pricing 6.0 / 10 VPN TrackerReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer VPN Tracker Overview VPN Tracker supports both personal and business users, offering small and midsize organizations the ability to secure their employees and corporate networks. This VPN Tracker review analyzes the features it offers so that you can make an informed choice when choosing a VPN provider to protect your business online....

January 18, 2026 · 16 min · 3298 words · Virginia Kreps

Wifimask Vpnreview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It?

Speed 8.1 / 10 Servers 6.9 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 WifiMask VPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer WifiMask VPN Overview WifiMask was developed by two brothers in the Netherlands, making it a family-run company. Their mission is to make the internet unlimited and security accessible to everyone around the world....

January 18, 2026 · 3 min · 638 words · Craig Jones

10 Best Vpn Services In 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private

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....

January 17, 2026 · 23 min · 4869 words · Rudolph Trundle

10 Best Vpn Services In 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private

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....

January 17, 2026 · 23 min · 4869 words · Pam Alexander

4 Best Apps To Limit Screen Time On Mobile 2026

4 Best Apps to Limit Screen Time on Mobile 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer I tested over 30 apps that claim to have strong or powerful screen time features . I installed them on my children’s devices, so I could see for myself how well they performed, what features they have, and whether or not my kids could find hacks to bypass the restrictions. After months of testing, I concluded that Qustodio is the best app for setting screen time limits ....

January 17, 2026 · 19 min · 3924 words · Carl Tobias

4 Recommended Vpns According To Reddit & 2 To Avoid In 2026

4 Recommended VPNs According to Reddit & 2 to Avoid in 2026 Written by Valentine Milner Web Security Expert If you’re looking for a fast and reliable VPN but you’ve read a lot of reviews, heard mixed recommendations from friends, and still feel uncertain about your decision, we know just the place you can get genuine individual user feedback on almost anything. Take a look at the recommended VPNs according to views from Reddit users ....

January 17, 2026 · 4 min · 851 words · Corinne Bocanegra

5 Best Gaming Vpns In 2026 — Reduce Lag, Get Low Ping

5 Best Gaming VPNs in 2026 — Reduce Lag, Get Low Ping Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Gaming online comes with risks. Malicious parties can get your IP address to launch DDoS attacks or even spy on your traffic to gain access to sensitive information like your login details. You can prevent this with a VPN, but it’s hard to find a reliable VPN that can provide security while maintaining a fast connection for lag-free gaming....

January 17, 2026 · 13 min · 2649 words · Karen Nowden

5 Best Vpns For Crypto Trading: Safe Bitcoin Payments 2026

5 Best VPNs for Crypto Trading: Safe Bitcoin Payments 2026 Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Crypto scammers actively monitor exchanges to steal from traders. Some even launch DDoS attacks to disrupt your trades. Also, many countries ban crypto and its exchanges, meaning you may lose access to your wallets while traveling. A VPN can solve all these problems and provide safe access to your wallet from anywhere. I tested 40+ VPNs, and only 5 worked with almost all the crypto exchanges I used for testing....

January 17, 2026 · 23 min · 4799 words · Nancy Roupe

7 Best Apple Tv Vpns In 2026 (Quick & Easy Installation Guide)

7 Best Apple TV VPNs in 2026 (Quick & Easy Installation Guide) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer I had to move to a new country for work and was frustrated to find that I couldn’t watch my usual shows on my Apple TV. Because most content providers geo-restrict their services, you can’t access region-specific Apple TV streaming sites from outside your country. After testing a few different methods, I found that a VPN is the best solution....

January 17, 2026 · 27 min · 5557 words · Edna Baker

7 Best Vpns For Miami To Stay Anonymous In 2026

7 Best VPNs for Miami to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re vacationing in Miami, you might find that you can’t access your favorite streaming accounts. The US government can also monitor the online activity of internet users in the country , so privacy may be less protected than in the place you’re visiting from. A VPN can let you access your accounts and favorite content when you’re in Miami , as well as conceal your identity from any unauthorized third parties....

January 17, 2026 · 21 min · 4274 words · Joyce Bejjani

7 Best Vpns For Romania To Stay Anonymous In 2026

7 Best VPNs for Romania to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer You can’t access your home content when traveling to Romania and may even get locked out of your e-banking account if you try logging in from abroad. However, using a VPN is the quickest way to safely access global geo-restricted platforms that you pay good money for. I tested over 50 VPNs and picked the best ones for Romania....

January 17, 2026 · 23 min · 4798 words · William Dyer

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AI-Powered Investment Scams Are on the Rise: 13K Fake Sites Detected in January Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Cybercrime experts detected and blocked almost 13,000 fake investment domains across more than 7,000 IPs in January 2024 alone, a 25% rise since December 2023. The figure emerges amidst increasing worries about the rising danger of online investment scams, which continue to target unsuspecting victims globally....

January 17, 2026 · 4 min · 807 words · Nancy Brown

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Image by rawpixel.com, from Freepik AI-Powered Geolocation Tool Faces Backlash Over Stalking Risks Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor GeoSpy, an AI-driven photo geolocation tool developed by Boston-based Graylark Technologies, has drawn scrutiny for its capacity to identify photo locations in seconds. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! GeoSpy can geolocate photos using visual features like soil and architecture....

January 17, 2026 · 9 min · 1850 words · Mary Mendoza