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Would you like to watch Netflix while keeping your online activities hidden from snoopers? We’ve tested dozens of leading providers to find out once and for all which are the best VPNs for Netflix.
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on October 26, 2024
We've conducted thousands of hours of research to find the best VPN services in 2024. We look at speed, security, protocol, price, servers, and much more.
By Paul Bischoff on December 15, 2023
Phishing scams are common place, here's how to recognize and avoid them.
By Dave Albaugh in Information Security on May 13, 2022
There are very few VPNs that work in China. To help readers make an informed choice, we rented a server in Shenzhen and put 59 of the best-known VPNs to the test. Here are our results.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 9, 2024
Looking for recent worldwide cyber crime statistics and graphs? We constantly update this huge list of cybersecurity statistics from trusted sources. 
By Andra Zaharia in VPN on March 27, 2024
Don't get caught out with an unsuitable torrenting VPN. Despite bold marketing claims, many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy, and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on June 26, 2024
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By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on May 20, 2024
Electronic and internet voting can help improve our election systems in several different ways. Each of these concepts rely on cryptography for security - but is cryptography enough?
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 14, 2020
Android antivirus apps claim to protect your mobile device, but we found a ton of security holes and privacy risks -- one of them even exposes your address book.
By Aaron Phillips in Antivirus on August 17, 2022
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Does the difference between the Dark Web and the Deep Web confuse you? This guide clarifies the difference between the dark web and another unindexed part of the internet called the deep web.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on November 6, 2024
Ransomware gang Embargo claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Wexford County, MI that took pl
By Paul Bischoff in News on November 6, 2024
Are you concerned about getting banned from Facebook for using a VPN? Discover how using a VPN while traveling or for security could affect your account.
By Richard Ernszt in VPN & Privacy on November 6, 2024
Learn how to set up and use the best VPN for Android devices. You can secure your online privacy, unblock streaming content, and bypass restrictions with the best Android VPNs (paid and free).
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on November 6, 2024
Protect your money from the latest Venmo scams. Learn to spot fake payment notifications, impersonators, and payment reversals. Read our essential tips for safe Venmo transactions.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on November 5, 2024
Want to know if the government is watching you? Surveillance is common, so it’s important to understand it. This guide explains what governments monitor and what to do to protect yourself.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on November 5, 2024