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Written by: Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist McAfee Overview McAfee is among the most established and popular antiviruses available. However, I wanted to see if it’s as good as industry leaders like Norton. So, I extensively tested McAfee’s virus detection, security, and additional features to see if it can compete with the best. After my tests, I found that McAfee is a top-quality antivirus that eliminates of malware. Also, it’s a feature-rich app with tools like a VPN, password manager, parental controls, tracker removal, ID protection, and more....

Image by Erik Mclean, from Unsplash McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposes 64 Millions Job Applicants In Major Data Breach Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The weak password on McDonald’s hiring chatbot exposed millions of job applicants’ data, raising serious concerns about AI, privacy, and digital security practices. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: McHire’s AI bot exposed over 64 million McDonald’s applicant records to hackers....

Photo by appshunter.io on Unsplash Microsoft Launches Copilot Mode For Edge Browser Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Microsoft introduced a new experimental model for its Edge browser this Monday, called Copilot Mode. The new AI feature offers a different browsing experience by predicting users’ needs and simplifying information to support decision-making. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Microsoft Warns: Business Email Compromise Attacks Can Happen in Just a Few Hours Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team recently conducted an investigation revealing that threat actors conducting Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are operating at a faster pace. The study showed that the entire BEC attack process can now be executed within a few hours, likely aimed at reducing the chances of the victims detecting the attack and taking the necessary measures promptly....

Image by DC Studios, from Freepik North Korean Malware Attacks Mac Users in Crypto Industry 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 hacking group, BlueNoroff, launched the “Hidden Risk” campaign in April 2023. Malware spreads via fake cryptocurrency news updates in phishing emails. Attack enables remote control and data theft from infected devices....

Norton vs Trend Micro: Which Antivirus Is Better in 2026? Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Norton and Trend Micro are two of the most competitive antiviruses on the market today. Both have been in the industry for years, so I was curious to see which one had adapted best to meet consumer demands. To get to the bottom of this, I decided to test both of them out to see which one would emerge the victor in this showdown....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 7.6 / 10 User Experience 8.5 / 10 Support 8.5 / 10 Pricing 7.9 / 10 NVPNReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer NVPN Overview While NVPN is a decent VPN, you can get better quality VPNs at an affordable price. Surfshark , for example, offers premium VPN features for a super low monthly fee — so you don’t have to settle for less....

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 6.0 / 10 User Experience 4.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 OkayFreedomReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer OkayFreedom Overview OkayFreedom is just another VPN option that claims to be cost-effective and offers exceptional streaming capabilities . However, as a curious individual, I couldn’t help but question the validity of these promises....

Image by Ishmael Daro, from Flickr OpenAI Releases New “Reasoning” AI Model, o1 Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor OpenAI announced today its latest AI model, o1, the first in a new family of “ reasoning ” models designed to handle complex problems faster and more accurately than previous models. Alongside o1, the company is also releasing a smaller and more affordable version called o1-mini....

Image generated with DALL·E through ChatGPT Opinion: The AI Boom Is Fueling E-Waste, Are We Ready For The Next Tech Trash Wave? Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas are right around the corner. As the holiday shopping season approaches, consumers are increasingly interested in electronics and generative AI capabilities can be an important factor for decision making....

Procter & Gamble Admits GoAnywhere Bug Breach in Latest Cybersecurity Incident Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Procter & Gamble (P&G) has confirmed a suspected breach caused by Fortra’s GoAnywhere vulnerability. They revealed that “one of the many companies” was indeed victimized, and that the attackers managed to obtain “some information” about the company’s employees. The nature and extent of the information obtained have not been disclosed by P&G at this time....

Image by livecart68, from Freepik Research Links Suncity Group To FUNNULL In Gambling And Phishing Scams 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! Suncity Group allegedly laundered $40 billion through illegal gambling operations. FUNNULL hosts over 6,500 gambling-related domains linked to Suncity Group. Phishing scams on FUNNULL target major brands like Chanel and eBay....

Image by Jakub Żerdzicki, from Unsplash Researchers Hijack Google Gemini AI To Control Smart Home Devices Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers were able to trick Google’s Gemini AI system to experience a security breach via a fake calendar invitation, and remotely control home devices. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The attack turned off lights, opened shutters, and started a smart boiler....

Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash SpaceX’s Crew-8 Returns to Earth with NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space 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! Crew-8 got back to Earth after over 7 months in Space The astronaut’s return had been delayed for 2 months due to technical issues and weather conditions SpaceX’s ship splashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola this morning before dawn SpaceX’s Dragon rocket Endeavour returned to Earth carrying Crew-8—with three American and one Russian astronauts—after over 7 months—235 days—in Space this Friday morning....

Photo courtesy of Helsing Spotify’s Daniel Ek Leads €600 Million Funding Round For Defense Startup Helsing Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, is leading a €600 million investment round in the German defense startup Helsing. The new investment makes Helsing one of the most valuable startups in Europe. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

💡 Features 9.7 / 10 ⚙️ Installation 9.5 / 10 👍 Ease of Use 9.0 / 10 📞 Support 9.5 / 10 🏷️ Pricing 9.0 / 10 Written By Shauli Zacks Tech Writer SPYERA Overview Knowing everything your child is doing online can help parents stay one step ahead of any issues or concerns that the child may be experiencing. That’s the idea behind SPYERA, a parental control app that claims to be an undetectable monitoring software....

Image by Kireyonok_Yuliya, from Freepik Stanford Expert Accused Of Using AI To Fabricate Court Statement Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Stanford professor Jeff Hancock is accused of using AI to fabricate citations in a court declaration defending Minnesota’s deepfake law. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Jeff Hancock is accused of using AI to fabricate court declaration citations....

Image by Phillip Pessar, from Flickr Tesla Owners’ Data Allegedly Exposed As Anti-Tesla Protests Surge Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A website called “DOGEQUEST” has sparked outrage by publishing what it claims to be personal information of Tesla owners across the U.S. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: DOGEQUEST allegedly exposes Tesla owners’ personal data, including names and addresses....

The Best Antivirus With VPN Included (Tested in 2026) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Rebecca White Content Editor Many modern antiviruses offer built-in VPNs, but most are low-quality, with slow speeds and limited server networks. A good VPN can work alongside your antivirus to improve security, so I tested several antivirus apps with VPNs to learn which ones are worth getting . After extensive testing, I’ve picked the top antiviruses that reliably defend against malware and include effective VPNs ....

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....