Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

The Comparitech blog includes cybersecurity guides, news, how-tos, comparisons, and recommendations, all written by industry experts. Read the latest below.

Wannacry might just be the wake-up call your business needs to put a plan in place to avoid ransomwa
By Lee Munson in Information Security on July 20, 2020
Need to keep a low profile while blogging? This guide for whistleblowers, activists, and journos explains how to keep your personal information private while getting your message out there.
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on October 6, 2025
Encryption should be a part of your email strategy. This article explains how to use Hushmail to enc
By Jon Watson in Information Security on May 15, 2017
Older people are more at risk of identity theft and often seen as easy targets. We look at the why s
The survey of more than 2,000 people questioned Brits and Americans about how they viewed spying on
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 4, 2017
While The Pirate Bay is a popular site among torrenting fans, using it can possibly cause issues for you with your ISP and copyright holders. Here are better alternatives.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on January 13, 2026
Not sure whether you should be using a VPN? We reveal whether or not VPNs are legal and how safe they are when used on your devices.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2023
Worried about your ISP seeing and tracking what you do online? It can be difficult to protect your privacy online. I'll show you how using a VPN service will hide your activity from your internet provider.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 7, 2026
Did you know that your ISP can sell your browsing history? Companies like AT&T, Comcast, Charter and Verizon have been allowed to monetise your data since 2017. Find out what you can do to stop them, and how to keep your online activity private. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 9, 2026
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