{
  "id": 11262426,
  "title": "Which Privacy and Security Apps Do You Trust The Most?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/which-privacy-and-security-apps-do-you-trust-the-most",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:50:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peoples-picks-privacy-and-security-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CNET is seeking user opinions on their favorite privacy and security apps. Security software operates in the background, making it easy to overlook until issues arise. The monthly People's Picks survey asks users to share their thoughts on threat protection, ease of use, impact on device performance, value, and overall satisfaction with their chosen software. The top picks will be featured in a CNET roundup next month. Moe Long, CNET's senior editor for privacy and security suites, emphasizes the evolving nature of privacy and security services, valuing user experiences and trust in these digital guardians. The survey remains open through October, requiring only a brief two-minute completion. Users can share their preferences for free built-in options or premium suites, helping fellow CNET readers discover reliable protection for their devices. The survey will be analyzed to publish a list of highly-rated products based on CNET readers' ratings.",
  "summary": "Do you use a VPN, antivirus or other security software? Let us know which ones are the most trustworthy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}