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Black Friday Shopping Safety

Does a VPN really help your Black Friday shop?

By Chiara Castro published

Here are four ways why a VPN – which is currently a bargain to buy –will make your Black Friday experience smoother and more secure.

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Black Friday coupon scams are on the rise: here's how to avoid dodgy discount codes this sale season

By Zachariah Kelly published

As we head into Black Friday season, be mindful of coupon scams that could catch you off guard when hunting for bargains.

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An iPhone on a red and orange background showing a scam phishing email for Apple ID.

Your Apple ID is not suspended – how to avoid the latest dangerous phishing scam

By Christian Rowlands published

A new Apple ID phishing scam is a new twist on an old favorite – here's how to avoid it.

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Getting rid of social media anonymity to save democracy? The VPN industry says no

By Chiara Castro last updated

Four VPN providers tell what a democracy without internet anonymity would look like. Here's what could be at stake.

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These Black Friday security deals let you grab a whole year of premium Avast protection from just AU$26.99

By Lindsay Handmer published

For Black Friday, you can score 80% off Avast Ultimate, 70% off Avast One, and 60% off Avast Premium for the first year.

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Help shield yourself from cyber threats this Black Friday with up to AU$160 off Norton 360

By Zachariah Kelly published

For a limited time, you can score a year of Norton 360 from only AU$59.99.

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Laptop with a VPN running on the screen, on a desk with shelving in the background

6 reasons why you should get a VPN this Black Friday

By Chiara Castro published

If you haven't this versatile security software yet, now it's the best time to get one. Here's all you need to know.

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Data breach

Over 70% of websites share your personal data – even if you don't consent

By Chiara Castro published

A new research found alarming rates of non-compliance of privacy laws in both the US and Europe. Here's what you can do to take back some control.

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A person scanning a QR code on a smartphone

Quishing is the new QR code scam you need to watch out for – here's how to stay safe

By Chris Rowlands published

QR code phishing is getting increasingly sophisticated

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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at the PPG Paints Arena on November 04, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a day before the general election.

What a new Trump mandate could mean for American data privacy rights

By Chiara Castro published

While it's still early to know for certain, many fear that online surveillance could increase, making VPNs and other encrypted services a even more crucial tools for people in the US.

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