What is a WPA2 and how does it work?

Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) is an encryption standard used to secure the majority of Wi-Fi networks. Despite being commonly referred to as WPA2, the standard is officially known as IEEE 802.11i-2014. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What is WPA2? WPA2 was first released in 2004. It built on the previous WPA…

Internet censorship in Egypt and staying secure online

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”egypt” provider=”expressvpn” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/egypt-cairojpg-content_image-default.png” social=”false” news=”false” /]] Egypt is a North African nation with a population of 97.6 million people. It is a nation that suffers from high poverty levels – with 27.8 percent of the population currently living below the poverty line. In addition, the minimum wage for…

A guide to internet censorship in Russia – Stay secure online with a Russia VPN

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”russia” provider=”surfshark” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/moscowjpg-content_image-default.png” social=”false” news=”false” /]] Russia is a large country with a population of 144 million people. It is a country where there is a massive divide between the rich and the poor. The average wage is believed to be around $670 US per month – which…

Best VPNs for Tumblr – Unblock Tumblr From Anywhere

Since Tumblr’s launch in February 2007, it has gradually grown into one of the most popular blogging and social networking sites around. Impressed by its initial success, Yahoo snapped it up for over $1.1 billion in 2013, and nowadays, the site is owned by WordPress creators Automattic. In 2020, creatives…

Hacked Email Credentials for Top Business Execs Selling Online

Hackers have been discovered selling access to email accounts held by hundreds of senior corporate executives. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] The accounts are currently posted for sale on Exploit.in – a Russian hacking forum that provides closed access to listings for hacking tools and previously breached data. According to initial research…

Internet censorship in South Korea and how to bypass blocks

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”southkorea” provider=”expressvpn” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/seouljpg-content_image-default.png” social=”true” news=”false” /]] South Korea is a technologically advanced and well developed Asian nation with a population of 51.5 million people. It is a large island country with poverty rates of around 15%. The average income is around $1200. Despite some problems with poverty, especially…

Internet censorship in Turkey and staying secure online

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”turkey” provider=”expressvpn” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/ankarapng-content_image-default.png” social=”false” news=”false” /]] Turkey is a Middle Eastern country that has been vying for inclusion in the European Union since 1987. It is a relatively large country with a population of 79 million. It is a country that suffers from high levels of poverty and…

A guide to internet privacy in Cuba – Stay secure with a VPN for Cuba

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”cuba” provider=”expressvpn” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/istock-927077190jpg-content_image-default.png?1606493483186″ social=”true” news=”false” /]] Cubans have to endure some of the most limited internet access in the world. Until recently most people had to rely on a network prohibitively expensive internet cafes and government-run WiFi hotspots to communicate with the wider world, although ingenious and highly…

A guide to internet privacy in Sweden – how to bypass it with a Swedish VPN

[[post-object type=”article-stats” country=”sweden” provider=”expressvpn” image=”https://cdn.proprivacy.com/storage/images/proprivacy/2020/11/swedenjpg-featured_image-default.png” social=”true” news=”true” /]] With 94 percent of the population with access to the internet, connection prices far below the European average and the second fastest internet speeds in the world, Sweden is a haven for internet users. Sweden has almost no censorship. It also has…