VPNs and MPLS systems are two different technological solutions for online privacy. So how do they work? And which one should you choose? What is an MPLS? First, let’s discuss how the “normal” routing works. When you visit any website on your browser, there are a lot of interesting things happening…
It is hard to think of a better device for user tracking than smartphones or tablets. People carry them everywhere, and, in most cases, with Wi-Fi enabled. When hopping between wireless networks, it allows third-parties to monitor and track your movement according to your device. In order to address this privacy…
People love using Skype to video chat with their family and friends, but in some countries, Skype and other video calling software can be limited or completely blocked. Why would those countries want to block these services and is there an alternative? Why certain countries block Skype The censorship of Skype…
CuriosityStream is a popular streaming service aimed at people who like documentaries. The service costs just $11.99 per year and is available in nearly 200 countries worldwide. This makes it a superb option for anybody wanting to stream documentaries about a wide variety of topics! Although it is available in…
If you need to send sensitive or private information via email, it is vital that you encrypt those files to ensure that they cannot be intercepted or accessed by your email provider. Regular email attachments are unprotected, which means that they are delivered in a potentially accessible state. As a…
Do you know your network security key? And what is a network security key anyway? More commonly referred to as a Wi-Fi password, this login information keeps your personal internet connection secure. Contents How to find your network security key How to find your network security key Finding the network security…
When you want to log into NordVPN, you can now do so via your Nord Account. This change allows us to streamline your experience and make staying secure even easier. And thanks to the new Nord Account process, you can log in using third-party authentication. Let’s explain exactly how that works,…
In 2016, a group of state-sponsored North Korean hackers almost stole a billion dollars from Bangladesh’s national bank. Fortunately, most of the money wasn’t able to make its way back to North Korea. Here’s how a couple of oversights and sheer coincidences thwarted what would have been one of the biggest…
It seems that cybersecurity is no longer a private matter in the US: the National Guard is getting involved. Does proper online protection now require not only security software, but trained soldiers as well? US cyber attack simulation The US National Guard has just completed a two-week training session, during which…
Did you know that when you open an email, the sender can find out when and where you opened it? They do this by inserting a small piece of code in their promotional emails. This might not be a problem if you trust the company, but nowadays, almost anyone can use…