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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 January 28, 2025
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 January 20, 2025
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 November 8, 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 February 5, 2025
Are you looking for the best ExpressVPN deals and coupons? You're in the right place. We update this page regularly with the best discounts available, including Comparitech exclusive deals.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 2, 2025
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
Latest news
The State Bar of Texas notified 2,700 Texans about a data breach that compromised SSNs and credit ca
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 3, 2025
The Siegel Group data breach compromised SSNs, medical info, and more. Ransomware gang Interlock cla
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 2, 2025
Ransomware gang RansomHub claimed responsibility for a cyber attack at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 1, 2025
Ransomware gang Rhysida over the weekend claimed responsibility for a data breach at Forrest City Sc
By Paul Bischoff in News on March 31, 2025
Pineland Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities data breach leaked SSNs and medical info.
By Paul Bischoff in News on March 27, 2025
Ransomware gang Embargo says it hacked Heritage South CU, which notified customers of a data breach
By Paul Bischoff in News on March 25, 2025
Latest guides
There are plenty of cheap VPNs services but many sacrifice speed or skimp on security while others won't work with your favorite streaming services. These 6 budget VPN services punch well above their weight. 
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on March 24, 2025
A VPN’s primary purpose is to ensure privacy and security, but no one wants to compromise speed. High speed is always a priority and many have laid claim to the title of the world’s fastest VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on June 18, 2024
Wondering what data free VPNs store and exactly what they do with this data? This guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how to protect yourself from the potential threats of free VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 1, 2023
Looking to find out more about torrenting? We explain exactly what torrenting is, how to torrent safely, and what to do if you get caught.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 21, 2024
We'll show you how to access the dark net safely and anonymously using Tor. Don't charge blindly into the abyss. Take these precautions to protect yourself!
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 27, 2024
A step-by-step guide from beginning to end with screenshots. How to make your own VPN using AWS EC2,
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on October 18, 2019
Latest reviews
Not sure if Norton 360 for MacOS is the right antivirus for you? From protection to performance, we
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on December 25, 2024
If you're considering Panda antivirus for your Mac, read this review first. We put the service through its paces to see if we recommend it.
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on December 11, 2024
Are you considering GData as your Mac antivirus? This post can help. We put GData through rigorous t
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on November 22, 2024
In this post, we test Trend Micro's antivirus for macOS to see if it's worth recommending. We focus
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on November 20, 2024
In this post, we reviewed ESET NOD32 antivirus for macOS in depth to determine whether we can recomm
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on November 17, 2024
In this post, we rigorously tested MacKeeper to see if we can recommend it in good faith, noting its
By Marc Dahan in Antivirus on October 23, 2024
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The State Bar of Texas notified 2,700 Texans about a data breach that compromised SSNs and credit ca
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 3, 2025
Scalable network solutions, such as SD-WAN, VPNs, and Zero Trust security, are essential for supporting remote work and ensuring performance.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2025
Wondering if a VPN can unlock TikTok's Creator Program from your country? Discover the risks, challenges, and alternatives for monetizing your TikTok content in our guide.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on April 3, 2025
P2P technology enhances enterprise communications by offering scalability, reliability, security, cost-efficiency, and reduced latency, transforming internal network operations.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2025
P2P technology enhances CDN scalability by reducing infrastructure costs, optimizing bandwidth, improving delivery speed, and ensuring global content availability.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2025
P2P networks face unique security challenges like Sybil attacks and data integrity risks; encryption, blockchain, and reputation systems offer solutions.
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 3, 2025