The ARAP team, already responsible for leaking the data of 250 Afghan interpreters, accidentally exposed details via email For the second time this week, a disastrous Ministry of Defence email data breach has put the lives of Afghan individuals at risk. 55 citizens were accidentally copied into the email, where…
Like a VPN, a SOCKS5 proxy is an effective way to bypass internet blocks. Some VPN providers include a SOCKS5 proxy in their service because it can provide location spoofing with faster speeds than a VPN. A SOCKS5 proxy does not provide the added privacy benefits you get with a…
Not all VPNs were created equal. Depending on its VPN protocol, it can have different speeds, capabilities, or even security and privacy vulnerabilities. We’ll review the main VPN protocols so you can choose the best one for you. Contents What is a VPN protocol? How many types of VPNs are there?…
If you’re like 80% of people, you probably used Google the last time you needed to search for something online. Google offers so many apps and services that it has become almost irreplaceable. But with each of those tools tracking your every move, you’re giving up more control of your life…
An important and confidential call. An online exchange of sensitive data. In these tense and stressful situations, you want everything to be safe and secure, so you use a VPN. And then a “VPN not working” error hits you. Sounds terrible? It could be even worse if you’re{‘ ‘} connecting from…
It’s useful to have a tool that can change your location online whenever you want, but how? Luckily, VPNs are popular and easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that can change your location to almost anywhere in the world. Read on to find out how to get and use a VPN location changer. Contents…
Whether your data is transferred quickly and in full depends on which network protocols you use, UDP or TCP. They both do the same job but in different ways. One is more reliable and the other one is faster. Find out which one you need below. Contents What is TCP? What…
Do you really feel like you’re in control of your smartphone? Are you doing everything you can to protect your device? If the answer’s no, you’re not alone. NordVPN recently surveyed smartphone users in several European countries; let’s get into the results. What does the research show? Our study involved respondents…
How much time do you spend online? If you live in the US, Australia, or Canada, it might be more than you think. That’s because, across the world, people are spending an increasing amount of of their lives online, and the hours are really adding up. A study from NordVPN breaks…
While half of Russia’s territory is located in Europe, the country has never shared the same values as the rest of the continent. For years, Russia has been known for internet censorship, surveillance, and human rights violations. What can we expect from the upcoming legislative election? How is Russia “preparing” for…