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If your web browser is leaking your public IP address via the WebRTC functionality, that’s a WebRTC leak – and these leaks can happen without a user even being aware! Whether you’re using a VPN or not, WebRTC leaks pose a subtle but serious security threat. So, if you…
A total of thirteen vulnerabilities were discovered and subsequently patched by the Dubai-based app. An investigation by IT security consultants, Shielder, has revealed dozens of vulnerabilities within the Telegram app. Telegram introduced stickers in 2019, and what began as research into this new feature’s source code became an eight-month investigation…
A cloud backup service is the best way to protect your data against device malfunction, theft, loss, or deletion. Using a cloud backup service lets you schedule your data to back up automatically, so that your photos, videos, work documents – and anything else important – is always available. For…
Are you worried about your internet connection? Do you suspect you’re connected to Wi-Fi that is putting your data at risk? Do you fear your device might suffer a cyberattack? In this guide, we will show you how to check whether your internet connection is safe. And we will…
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now a well-oiled, privacy-averse ‘surveillance machine’, a new report from UK charity Privacy International has claimed. The investigation found that suspected benefit fraudsters are being subject to surprisingly intrusive and immoderate surveillance techniques. What is the DWP? The Department for Work…
Whether you’re on a budget, interested in comparing services, or just want to get your money’s worth, there are plenty of reasons to check out cloud storage free trials. Virtual folders are the new filing cabinets, and it’s devastating to accidentally delete the documents you’ve been storing – or lose…
Following the recent SolarWinds hack, members of Congress asked the NSA to explain how they protect the government from supply chain attacks. The SolarWinds hack has affected multiple organizations and left many questions unanswered. How did hackers manage to breach the company? Why did they carry out the attack? And could…
Now that so many apps have built-in voice and video call functions, Skype is becoming less and less popular. This, along with significant concerns about government surveillance and privacy, means that deleting your Skype account might be a good idea. Unfortunately, that’s sometimes easier said than done. Contents How to permanently…
A VPN is a must-have tool for anyone who believes in private and unrestricted Internet access, but the lower speeds some people experience can make a VPN undesirable. This article explains why your VPN speed might be suffering and how you can make your VPN faster. Contents How to spot a…
Are you fed up with constant spam messages, robocalls, and junk mail? At best they’re annoying — at worst they’re dangerous, infecting your device with malware and viruses. So what is spam? And how can you prevent it? What is spam? Before we discuss how to stop this practice, we need…