You don’t have to spend a lot of money for online security tools. In fact, you don’t have to spend a single cent to stay secure. There are a lot of great security ...

Penetration testing, hack testing, and password cracking: Free utilities are out there to help you do all these tasks and more I frequently thank vendors and developers for releasing cool, free, ...

In 2025, most devices feature built-in antivirus software that scans files you attempt to download, blocking anything it deems suspicious. Antivirus tools also perform automated scans to remove ...

Password manager software has transformed digital security, moving beyond simple lists of usernames and passwords to encrypted vaults with cloud sync, TOTP generation, and breach monitoring. Modern ...

With the number of data breaches each year, it can be difficult to understand if your perfect password is still secure. Even if you follow security practices and make a strong and unique password for ...

With more than 12 billion hacked accounts identified to date, cybersecurity tools have never been more important. Hackers who gain access to your accounts can create anything from a minor nuisance to ...

Endpoint protection platforms can get very expensive, but they don’t have to be. In this guide, I’ve rounded up five free endpoint protection platforms from reputable companies that are the leading ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

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Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...