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December 28, 2020


Set up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked There's been a tremendous spike in cybercrimes targeting banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between banking Trojans and phishing campaigns, there's no shortage of ways to have your account hijacked and money stolen. If you want to keep your money safe, follow these steps to secure your bank account. Tap or click here for the best ways to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. →	Reader question: ‘Are all VPNs the same? Which one should I go with?’ If you take your online privacy seriously, I highly recommend a VPN. It adds a layer of security between you and any company or person who wants to get their hands on your info. There are countless options out there, and they all claim to be the best. Some are even free, which seems like a bonus, right? (Spoiler: That's a bad sign.) I'll help you narrow down the options. Tap or click to see my pick for the best VPN option out there. →

Set up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked

There's been a tremendous spike in cybercrimes targeting banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between banking Trojans and phishing campaigns, there's no shortage of ways to have your account hijacked and money stolen. If you want to keep your money safe, follow these steps to secure your bank account.

Tap or click here for the best ways to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. →

Reader question: ‘Are all VPNs the same? Which one should I go with?’

If you take your online privacy seriously, I highly recommend a VPN. It adds a layer of security between you and any company or person who wants to get their hands on your info. There are countless options out there, and they all claim to be the best. Some are even free, which seems like a bonus, right? (Spoiler: That's a bad sign.) I'll help you narrow down the options.

Tap or click to see my pick for the best VPN option out there. →

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