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Prepare to earn a CompTIA CySA+ cert for just $24 during Cyber Week
The 2022 Ultimate Cybersecurity Analyst Preparation Bundle is all you need to become a professional within this growing field.
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Don't trust hotel Wi-Fi during holiday travel. Here's how to keep your info safe
Hotels and family homes don't always have a safe Wi-Fi connection — here's how you fix it.
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Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite, is on sale for $18
The PCWorld Software Store is selling Norton 360 Deluxe covering three devices for 15 months for $18
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Green Monday: Save 20% off this CompTIA Security+ certification bundle with code
This economical package includes lifetime access to six cutting-edge courses that introduce students to the world of computer security.
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This USB 'dead man's switch' locks down (or kills) snatched laptops
The magnetic breakaway cable can wipe a storage drive the second a laptop is stolen.
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Green Monday Sale: Save 20% off a lifetime of KeysForWeb with code
KeysForWeb is a web app that lets you transfer passwords via the internet without risking their integrity.
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Ivacy VPN review: How much do you value transparency?
Ivacy offers average speeds, a cleanly designed app, and a few helpful features like split tunneling, but it's also frustratingly tight-lipped about who runs the company.
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Antivirus deal: Get Malwarebytes 4 Premium for $29.99 (a 73% discount!)
Through December 31, you can get it for just $30 in the PCWorld Software Store with this discount code.
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Get a year of Bitdefender Total Security antivirus for a measly $10
Bitdefender is an excellent antivirus suite, and right now it's just $10 for a year for new subscribers.
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Get an Adblocker Ultimate lifetime personal security license for $30
Adblocker Ultimate is a popular and highly rated tool that protects your privacy and keeps the net’s most annoying elements from invading your web experience.
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Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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Norton 360 Deluxe review: Excellent protection, lots of features, but a slight performance impact
Norton 360 Deluxe offers excellent value with solid protection, and a good amount of extra features, but we were surprised to see a slight dip in performance with the program installed.
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Perfect Privacy VPN review: Speedy, secretive, antiquated
Perfect Privacy is in our top 5 VPNs for speeds, but the company would rather not say who's in charge and the interface needs an overhaul. Read on for the details.
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Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more
Your PC needs virus protection, full stop. No matter how careful you are, some threats can't be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Our top picks will keep you protected.
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LastPass Black Friday sale: Save 25% on our favorite password manager
Our favorite password manager makes online security easy—and now it’s 25% off.
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Best password managers: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, 1Password, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Train for your CISSP credential and start a career in IT security for just $29
The (ISC)² CISSP 2021 Course introduces students to the eight core domains of information security — key knowledge to possess for anyone that hopes to pass the CISSP exam.
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A lifetime subscription to this ProtonMail alternative is on sale right for $199.99
CTemplar provides subscribers with seamless, end-to-end email encryption that maintains anonymity.
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