This just happened: After testing a VPN on our Windows PC, we disconnected the VPN using its app to get a few things done before heading home. The app said the VPN was disconnected, but upon checking ...

Recently, researchers at MIT discovered a new phone hack.1 It steals data from the sensors your phone uses to automatically adjust your brightness and sends the video captured by the sensors to the ...

We don’t normally recommend using free antivirus software. While most free services are safe to use and provide decent protection, they’re pretty limited. For example, many free antivirus tools lack ...

Brinks and ADT are two of the oldest and most trusted players in the home security space. Both companies have roots stretching back to the 1800s, with ADT founded in 1874 and Brinks in 1859. These ...

Antivirus software is one of the most important weapons you can have in your arsenal to protect your device. But understanding how they actually work can get confusing. They all claim to be the best ...

Editor’s Note: The cost of security cameras varies. But there are plenty of affordable home security systems that give you better bang for buck with 24/7 monitoring and special offers like free ...

Editor’s Note: We recommend using cameras as part of a home security system. But you’ll get better home protection with a SimpliSafe security system. Right now, SimpliSafe is offering a free security ...

Ring doorbells are affordable. Prices start at $64.99. Wired or wireless, Ring doorbells are a breeze to install. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is one of Ring’s highest rated doorbells. When Ring first ...

Amazon and Google Nest are stark competitors in the smart home space, particularly in the voice assistant category. Amazon has Alexa; Google Nest has Google Assistant. But did you know that the two ...

We’ve all seen their armored security trucks carrying cash and valuables on the streets. Now we see their security system yard signs all across American neighborhoods as well. Brinks is a ...

Since 2015, school shooting incidents in the U.S. have skyrocketed compared to previous decades. There were 233 shooting incidents at K-12 schools in 2025, resulting in 221 injuries and fatalities.

Brett Cruz is Security.org’s resident digital security and child safety expert. He has years of experience working with cybersecurity tools like VPNs and antivirus software, and he’s spent thousands ...