Online Safety
Scams are getting smarter, and now they use AI too — cloned voices, deepfake videos, and messages that look uncannily real. This category keeps you a step ahead with timely warnings about the latest tricks and clear, do-it-today advice to protect your accounts, money, and identity.
We explain the safer habits that make the biggest difference: switching to passkeys, spotting a fake login page, and knowing the red flags of an AI-powered con. No fear-mongering and no tech degree required — just quick, practical guidance anyone can follow to stay safe online while still enjoying the apps and devices they rely on every day.
Could the UK Really Restrict VPNs for Teen Social Media Rules?
The UK plans to keep under-16s off social media, and ministers may target VPNs to enforce it. What is actually proposed, what is just being considered, and what it means for adults.
Apple Makes Hide My Email Easier to Block: Why Privacy Tools Keep Becoming an Arms Race
Apple is moving Hide My Email aliases to a private.icloud.com domain that websites can spot and block. What changes, what stays safe, and why privacy is always a tug-of-war.
Android's New Privacy Indicator: Useful Protection or Just Another Annoying Icon?
Android's privacy dots now cover location too. Are they real protection or notification fatigue? What the indicators do, what they miss, and how to make them useful.
What the 24 Billion Password Leak Means for Regular Internet Users
A 24-billion-record credential dump sounds apocalyptic, but your defense is simple. Here is what to change first, in order, and why a VPN is not the answer.
What Are Deepfakes and Why Are They Harder to Spot Now?
Deepfakes are now convincing enough that seeing isn't believing. What they are, why they're suddenly hard to spot, where you'll meet them, and the verification habits that protect you.
How to Set Up Passkeys for Your Most Important Accounts
Passkeys replace passwords with your fingerprint, face or PIN — easier and nearly impossible to phish. A beginner's guide to setting them up on your key accounts, with the backup plan that avoids lockout.
AI Scams Are Getting More Convincing: What Normal Users Should Watch For
AI made scams fluent, personalized, and able to fake a familiar voice or face. Since you can't reliably spot a good fake, the defense is habits — verify by calling back, use a code word, never share codes.