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SpaceCobra Uses Android GravityRAT Malware to Target WhatsApp Backups Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer In a recent discovery, a new version of Android GravityRAT spyware was discovered by researchers at ESET. Targeting WhatsApp users, the trojanized version of the legitimate OMEMO IM app is available to download via BingeChat and Chatico messaging apps. Active since 2015, GravityRAT is a remote access tool that has been used for specific targets based in India....

Steam Users Warned After Downloading Malware-Laden Game PirateFi Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A free-to-play game on Steam called PirateFi has been found to carry malware that can steal your online information. The game, which was released on February 8, 2025, was flagged by users and antivirus software as dangerous, triggering a warning from Steam itself. In a Rush?...

Image by Yuri Samoilov, from Wikimedia Commons Telegram, WhatsApp Outages In Russia Spark Speculation Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Brief outages of Telegram and WhatsApp were reported in Russia yesterday, with the country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, attributing the disruption to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattack targeting Russian telecom operators. A DDoS attack is designed to overwhelm a website with excessive internet traffic, forcing it offline....

The 10 Best Password Managers for Google Chrome in 2026 Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A password manager will help save time and boost your online security, but not all are compatible with Chrome. Digging through the many untested options on the market can be time-consuming. That’s why I tested 30+ password managers to give you a breakdown of the best ones. Chrome has a built-in password manager, but it doesn’t always work effectively ....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

TikTok Creators File Suit Against U.S. Government For Bill to Ban App Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Eight TikTok creators filed a suit against the U.S. government on Tuesday over a new law that would force the Chinese company owner to sell the app or face a ban in the country. They claim that the law violates the First Amendment. In March, the US House passed a bill to ban TikTok if the social media platform doesn’t disconnect from its parent company ByteDance, considered a national security threat due to its relation with the Chinese government....

TikTok’s New Creator Program to Focus on Search-Friendly Content Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by TikTok officially launched its new monetization program, Creator Rewards , last week. The program is based on four evaluation metrics, including “search value”, which rewards creators who produce over 60 seconds long, high-quality, search-optimized videos. By “search value,” the social media platform means publishing content that aligns with popular search terms....

Image by Jaanus Jagomägi, from Unsplash UK Government’s AI Tool Raises Regulation Concerns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The UK government’s AI tool raises concerns over copyright, transparency, and civil service dependence. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: All civil servants in England and Wales will receive AI training. Government uses pay-as-you-go AI via existing cloud contracts. Critics warn AI tools rely on unlicensed copyrighted material....

Written by: Kate Hawkins Former Editor Zemana Overview Zemana’s AntiMalware package is a great piece of software that finds and eliminates malware lurking on your PC and Android devices. I was impressed with its ability to detect malware test files that I’d hidden on my Windows PC but quickly discovered that it’s extremely limited in terms of functionality. I hoped that Zemana would offer me the same comprehensive coverage that top-tier antiviruses like Norton 360 and Total AV provide....

10 AI-Created Avatars Compete as Beauty Pageants Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Organized by the World AI Creators Awards (WAICAS), the Miss AI pageant features 10 finalists created by artists around the globe. These artists used advanced AI programs ( like DALL-E, Midjourney, or Stable Diffusion) to generate images of women.The winner will be announced on July 8th and will receive a $5,000 cash prize along with public relations support....

10 Best Kodi Live TV Add-Ons – Tested & Working 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor It’s hard to find reliable, working Kodi add-ons for live TV, especially when so many add-ons contain malware, trackers, or put your devices at risk. To save you time, I tested 50+ add-ons to find the top options for live TV that work on Kodi 19.4 and earlier. Official add-ons (verified by Kodi) are generally safe to use, while unofficial add-ons (third-party add-ons that aren’t verified by Kodi) are riskier to install....

3 Best Parental Control Routers to Monitor Devices in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Parental control apps are great for monitoring what’s going on with your child, but some of them can be deleted by your kids, or they can use a friend’s phone to access inappropriate content. And what if the number of devices you want to monitor exceeds the number of devices covered by a plan? What if the app doesn’t support all your devices?...

4 Best FREE VPNs for BBC iPlayer in 2026 (That Really Work) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor BBC iPlayer is only licensed to broadcast in the UK, so you can’t watch its programs in other countries. This is true even if you opened a BBC iPlayer account in the UK and paid your TV license. You need to be located in the UK and log in to the platform with a local IP address....

5 NordVPN Alternatives That Work With Netflix Poland in 2026 Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Netflix Poland has unique content that can only be seen if you’re in Poland or have a Polish IP address. This is due to Netflix’s licensing and broadcast restrictions. Unfortunately, NordVPN’s Polish servers don’t work well with Netflix Poland. A VPN is an app that can change your IP address so that your device appears to be in Poland....

7 Best (100% FREE) Proxy Sites for Private Browsing in 2026 Written by Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Visiting unsecured websites exposes you to potential exploitation by advertisers, hackers, and governments. Even though free proxy sites might seem tempting to get around these barriers, they can be risky. I’ve tested over 20 proxy sites and ranked the top 7 for you. Free proxies still need to make money — some of the best free proxy sites log your activities and sell this information to advertisers ....

7 Best VPNs for Massachusetts to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Whether you’re traveling to Massachusetts from another state or country, you need a VPN to get past sports blackouts and geo-blocks . It’s also risky to go online without VPN protection, especially if you often use free public WiFi in Boston and elsewhere. Though there are hundreds out there, not all VPNs offer the same level of service ....

Image by Asfand Effandi, from Unsplash Adobe Launches Content Authenticity App To Protect Creators From Unauthorized AI Use 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! Adobe launched a free web app to help creators protect their digital work. The app applies Content Credentials, acting like a “nutrition label” for digital content. The app allows creators to signal exclusion from generative AI training usage....

Speed 6.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 7.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 8.0 / 10 AirVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer AirVPN Overview AirVPN was launched in Italy in 2010 by a loose collective of hackers, activists, and lawyers hoping to ease fears over internet security. I’ve decided to put this VPN to the test to see if its security measures stacked up to the industry standard....

Photo by James Yarema on Unsplash Apple TV+ Offers Free Access To All Users The First Weekend Of 2025 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 2 Apple TV+ has announced that it will offer free access to its library the first weekend of the year 2025, from January 3 to 5. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Image from Ai-Darobot Artwork by Humanoid Robot Sells For $1.08 Million Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The artwork surpassed pre-sale expectations, with 27 bids placed. Ai-Da, an AI-powered humanoid robot, created the portrait. Turing’s portrait explores AI’s ethical implications and God-like nature. A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing has made history as the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching US$1....