183 articles

Privacy and Identity Protection

What are cookies? A clear guide to browser cookies in 2026

What are cookies? A clear guide to browser cookies in 2026

Privacy and Identity Protection

What are cookies? A clear guide to browser cookies in 2026

Are internet cookies as tasty as they sound, or are they simply bad for your system?

Ben Tudor 26 May 2026


Privacy and Identity Protection

How to stay safe on online dating apps in 2026: The updated playbook

How to stay safe on online dating apps in 2026: The updated playbook

Privacy and Identity Protection

How to stay safe on online dating apps in 2026: The updated playbook

With AI-generated profiles and even deepfake video calls, staying safe requires more than just a gut feeling

Phil Muncaster 21 May 2026


Family Safety Online

Brainrot: What it means, why children use it, and how to respond as a parent

Brainrot: What it means, why children use it, and how to respond as a parent

Family Safety Online

Brainrot: What it means, why children use it, and how to respond as a parent

Everyone’s talking about brainrot—should you be paying attention too?

Editorial Team 07 May 2026


Privacy and Identity Protection

RFID blocking explained: The verdict, the science, and what actually protects you

RFID blocking explained: The verdict, the science, and what actually protects you

Privacy and Identity Protection

RFID blocking explained: The verdict, the science, and what actually protects you

RFID blocking products promise protection from contactless theft - but do you really need one?

Ben Tudor 28 Apr 2026


Device Protection

What is a trojan horse attack, and what should I do if I think I’ve opened a trojan?

What is a trojan horse attack, and what should I do if I think I’ve opened a trojan?

Device Protection

What is a trojan horse attack, and what should I do if I think I’ve opened a trojan?

Part social engineering, part sneaky payload, trojans are popular with attackers because they’re powerful, flexible tools for compromising victims. Here’s what to look for – and simple steps to avoid falling for them.

Ben Tudor 16 Apr 2026


Family Safety Online

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Family Safety Online

Chat apps for kids: A parent’s guide to getting it right

Messaging apps open exciting social worlds for kids, but parental guidance is still advised. How to make chatting apps a safe space?

Roman Cuprik 09 Apr 2026


Privacy and Identity Protection

Sextortion explained: How to keep yourself and your family safe

Sextortion explained: How to keep yourself and your family safe

Privacy and Identity Protection

Sextortion explained: How to keep yourself and your family safe

We all know not to believe everything we read online. But when an email lands in your inbox from someone claiming to have compromiing images of you, reason tends to go out of the window.

Phil Muncaster 30 Mar 2026


Privacy and Identity Protection

Is it safe to buy from Shein?

Is it safe to buy from Shein?

Privacy and Identity Protection

Is it safe to buy from Shein?

Large e-commerce platforms and their databases are always popular targets for cybercriminals.

Ben Tudor 17 Mar 2026


Privacy and Identity Protection

How to remove your personal information from the internet: A step-by-step guide

How to remove your personal information from the internet: A step-by-step guide

Privacy and Identity Protection

How to remove your personal information from the internet: A step-by-step guide

Your digital footprint reveals personal data that puts your security and privacy at risk. Here’s how to audit your exposure, remove PII, and stop it from resurfacing.

Phil Muncaster 10 Mar 2026