AsRussia’s invasion of Ukraineescalates, the risk of global cyberattacks intensifies.
Most browsers will automatically offer to store your passwords when they see you log into a new site.
Don’t take the bait, and don’t waste your time trying to memorize them all.
Instead, puta secure password managerto work.
One excellent option for securing your passwords isBitwarden, CNET’s pick for best free password manager.
Bitwarden works on all major platforms and web browsers.
Start withSignal, the free and open-source software utility for desktop,AndroidandiOS.
To use it, both you and your message’s recipient need internet access on your mobile equipment.
And Android users have the option of making Signal their default messaging service.
And why stop with your phone when you’re able to encrypt your messages on all digital fronts?
There aresuites of possible appsoffering degrees of privacy for video chats, hard drives, email and more.
But remember: fishy files can still find their way to an encrypted inbox.
Run suspicious attachments through an online virus scanner likeVirusTotalbefore unleashing them on your gear.
ADecember 2019 report from DuckDuckGofound Google trackers installed on 86% of the most popular websites.
VPN prices range as widely as their security, which is largely based on which protocols are used.
CNET’s side-by-sidecomparison of the best VPN serviceswe’ve found in 2022 can steer you away from the rocks.
The relays, or nodes, are volunteer-operated and open.
Security is a slow business, though.
Don’t expect to stream movies via Tor browsers.
Head over to theofficial Tor download pagefor the installer and set-up instructions.
