Simply put, the extent to which your traffic is protected depends heavily on the VPN protocol you’re using. Currently, five popular protocols can be found in most commercial VPN services – PPTP, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, and IKEv2. So how do you choose the best VPN protocol for your needs? The answer seems simple enough: you need to compare them. This comparison, however, can be a bit difficult if you don’t have a lot of technical expertise....

To write an in-depth WeTransfer review regarding the service providers’ security, usability, and customer support features, we thoroughly investigated and tested this service and came up with the scores outlined below. WeTransfer Short Review: Is WeTransfer Worth Getting? WeTransfer is best known as a file-sharing service that allows users to send large files over the internet. However, WeTransfer also offers encrypted cloud storage as part of its paid subscription. This can be ideal for companies that focus on a lot of team projects....

Most applications and programs use some sort of encryption. The best VPNs use AES with 256 bit-keys, which is one of the reasons VPNs are the best way to secure your online activity. Other popular apps, like WhatsApp and Gmail, also use some sort of encryption. But, while we use cryptography in our daily lives, most of us don’t know how it works. To help us understand how cryptography works, we’re going to look at a practical example....

The NSO Group, known for its infamous Pegasus spyware, came under intense public scrutiny in 2021 after media reports revealed that several governments around the world misused the spyware to target journalists, activists, and political opponents. The Supreme Court’s decision gives Meta-owned WhatsApp the green light to sue the NSO Group in the United States. The company joins Apple, who, in 2021, filed a suit against the NSO Group for exploiting a vulnerability to install the spyware on iPhones....

With screen time reaching record highs in recent years and the average American spending a whopping 4-6 hours per day on their phone — we wanted to find out which apps are most likely to be headed for the trash can in 2023. The Apps the US Wants to Delete the Most We looked into the top 30 most popular apps people most want to delete in the United States by delving into regional search volumes for “delete” and “deactivate” apps/accounts by each state....

If you’re not in the US, you will have to work harder because these streaming sites are blocked to those outside of the US. Here’s how to do it. Change Your Location to the U.S. There are two ways to watch UFC Fight Night. You can either watch it on UFC Fight Pass or Sling TV. Both of these options offer live streams of every fight, but they are blocked to those outside of the U....

Not all VPNs are capable of accessing TF1, however, and many of the ones that do are too slow for streaming. To help you find the ones that work the best, I’ve tested all major providers on the market and made a list of the 3 best VPNs for watching TF1. Although the competition is tight, ExpressVPN came out on top as the best value purchase. Its best in-the-class speeds, excellent server base, and fantastic user experience make it a no-brainer for TF1....

Get ExpressVPN NOW! Free VPNs - Are Reddit Users Upvoting or Downvoting Free VPNs? Reddit users often argue over differences of opinion, but the one thing they agree on is that free VPNs are not safe to use. There’s no such thing as ‘completely free.’ It’s expensive to run a VPN, and providers need to cover their costs. Most free VPN services aren’t honest about how they make their money, and it’s usually at the expense of their users’ security....

Buying your VPN with a traditional credit card or PayPal can be a risky move. This is why cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have become more popular – but not every provider will accept them. Finding the ideal VPN that also supports crypto payments can be a challenge. After testing hundreds of VPNs, we’ve come up with a definitive list of top VPNs you can purchase with cryptocurrency. Our top pick is ExpressVPN, it allows payment via cryptocurrency and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee....

Twitch also has advanced blocker prevention features that can make it challenging to find a solution that works. So, my team and I tested 40+ ad blockers to find the best one for Twitch. Of all the methods I tested, a VPN service gave me the best combination of ad-blocking and online security — so you can watch Twitch privately without missing a second of your favorite stream. My top pick is ExpressVPN....

After weeks of testing more than 60 VPNs, I found the best ones for Algeria that meet these requirements. The VPNs on my list use the strongest encryption to keep you anonymous online while still fast enough to browse, stream, and torrent. Some of these VPNs also offer an Algerian IP address so that you can stream local channels (Ennahar TV and Echorouk TV) while overseas. ExpressVPN easily beats the competition thanks to its impressively fast and secure servers in 94 countries, including Algeria....

A reliable VPN helps you safely access Miami and international content from anywhere. My team and I tested over 90 services to find the best VPNs for Miami, with fast global networks to stream global content buffer-free. They also have industry-leading security features and no-logs policies to protect your privacy in the US. ExpressVPN is my top choice for Miami, with a vast global network capable of bypassing any geoblocks....

Plus, cyber threats are increasing globally, and the US is part of the intelligence-sharing 5 Eyes Alliance agreement that puts your privacy at risk. A tried-and-tested VPN can help you access geo-restricted content in New Jersey, and beyond. Furthermore, VPNs have security features that help to protect you from online snoops. They even safeguard your privacy while accessing your online banking on unsecured hotspots in New Jersey. My team and I tested 70 VPNs, and my top recommendation is ExpressVPN....

I tested 50+ VPNs to find the best ones for Nvidia Shield. My top picks offer great speeds, servers in multiple locations around the world, and extensive compatibility so you can use them on your Nvidia Shield without complicated setups. My top recommendation is ExpressVPN. It delivers blazing-fast speeds for HD streaming and a large server network that allows you to safely stream content from any part of the world....

Agreements are all in the name of national security and the pursuit of criminal justice, though Edward Snowden’s 2013 NSA leaks have proven otherwise. Furthermore, by calling on allied nations, governments can keep tabs on their citizens even in places where there are legal provisions against doing so. The 5, 9, and 14 refer to the number of countries in each alliance. Here’s a rundown: 5 Eyes: The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand....

Windows 11 is offered as a free upgrade on devices running Windows 10. Of course, such devices must meet the minimum hardware requirements. Though privacy and security concerns that existed in Windows 10 have been improved upon in Windows 11, make sure to tweak your Windows settings and use a VPN to protect yourself from third-party software and prying eyes. We recommend ExpressVPN for Windows users due to its blazing-fast speeds and ease of use....

Forbidding VoIP calling Silencing political opposition Taking down content critical of Islam Blocking gambling sites But citizens of Saudi Arabia, and tourists, can circumvent the bans imposed by the Kingdom with the help of a VPN. However, despite these positive actions, free speech restrictions for internet users still exist. In this article, we will look at why and how the government of Saudi Arabia censors the internet, what content is restricted, and how those restrictions might be bypassed....

No Clear Reason The announcement says that the company has “advocated that governments should put in place stronger regulations to govern the ethical use of facial recognition technology, and in recent days, Congress appears ready to take on this challenge. We hope this one-year moratorium might give Congress enough time to implement appropriate rules, and we stand ready to help if requested”. The company does say that it will continue to give organizations looking for missing children and combatting human trafficking access to their software....

This time, one of the IT giants has suffered a rather serious vulnerability. The spotlight is on Apple for this one. The cybersecurity department at Apple is on high alert for a vulnerability affecting Apple’s Safari web browser, and the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. Apple is known for its bulletproof security and privacy approaches, however, even Apple is not impervious to flimsy coding that cybercriminals can leverage for remote attacks and sabotage (such as with the new Apple M1 chip....

Attacks on Portuguese Banks on the Rise Attacks on Portuguese banks using Banker Trojans had gone quiet in the last year or so. However, this has changed. In the first quarter of 2020 there have already been five attacks on five different Portuguese banks. These attacks seem to have all originated from the same Brazilian hacking group. The new hacking campaigns have used phishing and smishing to target victims. Smishing is similar to phishing except that SMS messages are used instead of emails to steal personal information such as logon credentials....