Have you been pwned?

Internet users are continually asked to trust tech companies with their data, but that trust isn’t always rewarded. Massive data breaches regularly expose passwords, emails, and other personal information. Having your login data compromised is sometimes called “getting pwned”, and the sooner you know if you’ve been pwned the safer you’ll…

What is incognito mode? And why it’s not as private as you think

That private browser mode or incognito mode you use to browse the net privately doesn’t make you as private as you think. Before completely trusting your browser, find out what it can and can’t do. What does incognito mode do? Incognito/private mode helps you browse the web without storing browsing data…

Elections to watch for violations in 2021

Freedom of speech and fair elections are the cornerstones of any democratic society. However, there are a handful of governments that violate these rights, suppress their citizens, block internet access, and keep people under surveillance. We’ve made a list of elections where violations and foul play are likely to occur in…

NordVPN receives ioXt certification

NordVPN is pleased to announce that our{‘ ‘} android app {‘ ‘} now has ioXt certification. Our compliance with ioXt security standards underlines NordVPN’s commitment to openness and transparency. The ioXt Alliance is a collective of cybersecurity labs, with collaboration from entities like Google, Amazon, and the VPN Trust Initiative. Their…

Rakuten TV VPN | Unblock Rakuten From Anywhere

Rakuten TV is a streaming service owned by Japanese technology company Rakuten. The service is available in several countries across the globe and by 2019, before its expansion, it had 7 million users worldwide. If you want to access Rakuten TV outside of Japan – or any of the other…

Organizations need to patch Pulse Secure VPNs

Organizations using Pulse Secure’s mobile VPN should patch vulnerabilities reportedly being exploited in the wild, possibly by a “Chinese espionage actor”.The patch–available here–is considered important enough that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) gave federal agencies a deadline of April 23 to apply them.Backup lessons from a cloud-storage disaster
CISA’s…

Are British students aware of online risks?

Research by NordVPN suggests that students in the UK are becoming increasingly aware of the risks they face online, but many are still failing to adequately protect themselves. So how tech-savvy are British students, and how do they rank against their peers in other countries? What is the National Privacy Test?…

Internet safety for kids: a parent’s guide

Teaching your kids about internet safety is absolutely vital, but where do you start? We lift the lid on cyberbullying, identity theft, stalking, and phishing scams so you can make well-informed decisions about your child’s safety online. Watch this essential video guide to help you begin the conversation: 9 Tips for…