While the public might see hackers as vicious criminals, many operate as law-abiding professionals, helping to keep us safe. This is what ethical hacking is all about. But what do ethical hackers do exactly? And how can you become one? What is ethical hacking? Ethical hacking (also called white-hat hacking) is…
Deploying code across all of NordVPN’s infrastructure is a considerable feat. Some time ago, I presented one cornerstone of our infrastructure -{‘ ‘} Gitlab Runners . Now I want to tell you about Ansible and how we use it to create unattended deployment for all of our major applications. Deployment is…
Fans are back in stadiums, memories of the summer’s victories and heartbreaks are fading fast and the Premier League is back. TV channels in the UK have the right to show all 380 matches, and a VPN will ensure you can access every Premier League match whenever you want. If…
The VPN provider hopes to celebrate VPNs for an entire month, with a special discounted subscription and free VPN skills test. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] NordVPN is celebrating a free internet, and a right to digital privacy, by naming August 19 International VPN Day. The move comes as part of a…
Who do you turn to when you need a helping hand with your cybersecurity? When it comes to apps or devices, it might be a customer support rep. But who do you turn to when you’re a journalist or activist facing persecution? For many, that helping hand has been the Digital…
Facebook recently banned and restricted the profiles of several New York University (NYU) researchers. The individuals targeted were studying the spread of misinformation through advertising on the platform. The company claimed that they were only acting “in line with the privacy program under the FTC Order” — but no one’s convinced….
Have you ever been in the middle of watching a stream or a YouTube video and been interrupted by a strangely specific advertisement? The advertisement is for the new fast-food joint that opened up 2 streets away from your abode — it’s offering exclusive deals to those who live within a…
With the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan, the internet will have a huge role to play in the country’s future. There is reason to believe that it may become a tool of oppression in the hands of the Taliban, facilitating mass surveillance. So what’s next for Afghanistan? And will people still be…
Why would a cybersecurity company like NordVPN write a guide to hacking? We certainly don’t want more hackers out there. However, understanding how hackers work is one of the best ways for ordinary internet users to take control of their cybersecurity. Not all hackers are criminals. But when so much of…
The French Ligue 1 is back along with all of Europe’s other, premier football leagues, but this time with a twist: Lionel Messi, arguably the world’s best player, is now on the books at Paris Saint-Germain. In many places around the world, however, Ligue 1 will either not be available…