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How to Get a Costa Rica IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Vanessa Teng Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you’re traveling outside of Costa Rica, you may not be able to keep up with the telenovelas you’re addicted to because of geoblocks. This means that you can be denied access to Costa Rican TV, streaming platforms, and sometimes even your bank account. Luckily, you can get around geoblocks if you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) , which gives you a Costa Rican IP address that will help you access your accounts and favorite shows....

How to Remove the Pornographic Virus Alert in 2026 (Easy!) Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist If you ever get a pop-up message saying you’ve got the “Pornographic Virus” or something similar, do not click it . It’s a fraudulent pop-up message designed to scare you into downloading malware disguised as an antivirus. In this article, I’ll teach you how to remove this annoying pop-up from your system . Also , I’ve picked out multiple excellent antiviruses that’ll remove the Pornographic Virus Alert from Microsoft and prevent future infections....

Image by Ahmani Vidal, from Istock Photos Indian Embassy Rescues 47 Cyber Slaves From Dating Scam Operations Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Indian Embassy in Laos successfully rescued 47 Indian nationals who had been coerced into working as “cyber slaves” in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province. They were forced to participate in online scams targeting people in India, as announced today by the Indian Embassy....

IRS Tax Forms Pose Malware Threat, Experts Warn Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer According to cybersecurity experts at Palo Alto Networks and Malwarebytes, hackers often impersonate the IRS in their efforts, and they have recently uncovered two distinct phishing campaigns using varied methods. A phishing campaign discovered by cybersecurity researchers reveals that hackers are sending fake W-9 tax forms through email, impersonating the IRS. However, the form is a disguised Emotet malware, capable of stealing sensitive information from infected endpoints and propagating itself....

Is ChatGPT Safe & Does It Store Data? How to Use It Securely Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor You’ve probably used ChatGPT to get answers, brainstorm ideas, or just have some fun. But have you ever wondered what happens to the things you type? Does OpenAI store your data, and if so, who can access it? These are important questions—especially if you’re sharing personal or sensitive information....

Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash Judge Rules in Favor of Anthropic in Early Stage Of Music AI Copyright Lawsuit Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A Federal judge from California ruled in favor of the AI startup Anthropic and rejected a preliminary bid to block the company from training its AI model Claude with lyrics owned by multiple music publishers, including Universal Music Group (UMG) this Tuesday....

Speed 8.0 / 10 Servers 5.0 / 10 User Experience 5.0 / 10 Support 5.0 / 10 Pricing 5.0 / 10 LibertyShield VPNReview 2024: Is It Worth It? Written By Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor LibertyShield VPN Overview I was curious to see if Liberty Shield VPN’s rebrand from its previous title of “UK Proxy Server” brought equally large changes to the service. It used to be advertised as a VPN geared towards unblocking UK streaming services such as BBC and ITV Player....

Image by Dimitri Karastelev, from Unsplash Low-Cost Phones Come With Fake WhatsApp That Steals Crypto Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A fake version of WhatsApp pre-installed on cheap Android phones is stealing cryptocurrency by swapping wallet addresses and scanning user data. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Fake WhatsApp app pre-installed on cheap Android phones. Trojan sends user messages and images to hackers....

Image by ROBIN WORRALL, from Unsplash More Than 1 Million Android Devices Compromised By Hidden Backdoor Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A team of cybersecurity researchers has uncovered and partially disrupted a large-scale fraud operation called BADBOX 2.0, which involved a botnet of over one million infected Android-based devices. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Researchers uncovered BADBOX 2....

Natural Disasters Guide and Resources Written by Aishah Mustapha Content Writer Natural disasters can destroy property and even whole communities, and have lasting effects on lives and the environment. Effective preparedness and response strategies can help mitigate these effects and enable survivors to more quickly return to life as normal. This article offers practical guidance on preparing for the most common natural disasters, increasing your safety during events, and managing their aftermath....

New Chrome Update Blocks 25% More Phishing Attempts Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Google introduced real-time Safe Browsing protections in Chrome this week. The update will display warnings about potentially hazardous websites and block 25% more phishing attempts in real-time, according to the brief announcement made last week. This new feature is available to Chrome users on desktop or iOS platforms and will be rolled out on Android later this month....

Image by Xavier Cee, from Unsplash New Malware Uses GPT-4 To Generate Attacks On The Fly Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Security researchers have found early evidence of malware that uses large language models (LLMs) to generate malicious actions on the fly. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Researchers found malware using LLMs to generate code at runtime....

Norton vs Avira 2026: Only One Is Worth Your Money Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Both are popular antivirus brands so I wanted to compare Norton versus Avira in a series of head-to-head tests . While it doesn’t match Norton’s full antivirus package, I found Avira has less impact on device performance and the user interface is fantastic. If you’d like to see for yourself, you can try Avira with the 30-day money-back guarantee ....

Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash Open Analysis Lab Reveals How Hackers Stole Google Account Passwords 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! Open Analysis Lab shared a new report with details of the new hacking technique. The new malware annoys Chrome users and makes them give their credentials. StealC has been used by malicious threats since August this year....

Photo by Levart_Photographer on Unsplash OpenAI CTO Mira Murati And Two More Execs Leave The Startup 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! CTO Mira Murati, and researchers Bob McGrew, and Barret Zoph quit this Wednesday The three technical leaders shared the news publicly on X All talents claimed it was a personal decision and a right moment in their careers OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, along with Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew, and VP Research Barret Zoph quit the company this Wednesday....

Speed 7.7 / 10 Servers 7.3 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 PandaPowReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer PandaPow Overview If you’re in a hurry, here’s the bottom line — You can get more servers globally, better VPN features, and 24/7 customer support with Surfshark for the same price or less....

Image by Story Set, from Freepik Paralyzed Patient Controls Alexa With Thoughts Via Brain Implant 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! ALS patient uses Synchron BCI to control Alexa with thoughts. Synchron’s BCI allows him to manage smart home devices hands-free. The implant detects neural signals via the jugular vein, aiding independence....

Image by Ars Electronica, from Unsplash Portland Police Deploy Robot Dog For High-Risk Operation Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Portland Police Bureau has introduced a new addition to its equipment: a robotic dog named “Spot,” developed by Boston Dynamics. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Spot can navigate stairs, debris, and hazardous areas, reducing risks for responders....

Image courtesy of PlayStation Sony and PlayStation Pull Concord Two Weeks After Launch Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Sony and PlayStation announced that the online shooter game Concord will be taken offline on September 6, only two weeks after its release. The multiplayer game, developed by Firewalk Studios, was launched on August 23 for PlayStation 5 and PC, but the expectations were not met....

Photo by Jordan Harrison on Unsplash Swedish Startup Evroc Raises $55 Million To Build European Hyperscale Cloud Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Evroc raised €50 million to build a new hyperscale data center and acquire land for another. The startup has expanded its goal from eight data centers and 3,000 jobs to ten data centers and over 10,000 employees....