How do you debug your website?

At NordVPN, we use a range of software to improve user experience and make sure our services run smoothly. However, if something goes wrong, it can take time to fix the problem and debug the website. How can you bring your app back to life and where should you start? Into…

How to avoid GDPR geo-blocking

The European Union’s GDPR privacy law has been a headache for businesses and consumers since it was implemented in 2018. Some non-compliant websites are still using geo-blocking as a result. However, there’s one simple tool you can use to avoid these restrictions: a virtual private network, or VPN. In the aftermath…

Can smart speakers put your privacy at risk?

A new study by NordVPN revealed that more than one-third of Americans have smart speakers in their homes. The growing demand for{‘ ‘} IoT devices raises privacy and security concerns that many users still ignore. How much of your data are you willing to share with manufacturers and what can you…

Plot twist: WhatsApp cares about user privacy?

WhatsApp is suing the Indian government over a new law which would require them to trace their users’ messages. While the Facebook-owned messaging service has expressed concerns over potential privacy violations, they’ve also been mired in controversy recently. Is WhatsApp really fighting for their users’ rights, or is this just a…

New York's 'Excelsior Pass' downloaded by 1.1 million people

New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ – a vaccine passport – has been downloaded by 1.1 million people in The Empire State, state authorities recently revealed.  The mass uptake mirrors that of various other vaccine passport schemes around the world, which have been marred with privacy concerns from the word “Go”. [[post-object…

Air India data breach exposes personal information of 4.5 million people

Around four and a half million Air India customers have had their personal data compromised, the airline has confirmed in a statement.  The notice comes a full two months after a reported cyberattack on SITA’s Passenger Security System.  [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What happened? SITA is a data processor that works…

The best free VPNs for iPhone and iOS users

Are you new to VPNs? Why not head over to Hannah’s blog to find user friendly guides and reviews.   [[post-object type=”best-buy-table” condensed=”right” title=”These are the best free VPNs for iPhone”/]] Paying for a VPN is always the best way to get a secure, fast service with all the bells…

WhatsApp punishes users for not accepting update

WhatsApp is trying to pressure its users into accepting a new privacy policy. Even if you don’t use the app yourself, this is a worrying development. If people can be bullied into submitting to questionable user agreements, the practice could become widespread among social media companies. Here’s why that’s bad news….