The demand for VPNs has been steadily rising since the Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and trending almost vertically from Feb. 27 onwards. In Russia, VPNs are now the most downloaded apps across both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Meanwhile, VPN providers have registered unprecedented sales. Soaring VPN Downloads and Subscriptions With most Western platforms and services now slowly being switched off in Russia, the Russian population is looking for ways to circumvent censorship and surveillance by utilizing VPNs....

Did you know you can save on Netflix by using a VPN? With a VPN, you can change your virtual location and pay a cheaper Netflix fee. Here’s how to save on Netflix with a VPN: While we can’t show you how to watch Netflix for free, there are ways to skimp a few bucks. The company is actively working to block such exploits. So, the process is a little more complicated than it was a few years ago — but it is not impossible....

The assumption today needs to be that security threats have already penetrated the walls of the network and are preparing to attack. The Sqrrl threat hunting platform uses technology developed and used by the NSA (National Security Agency) to enable security analysts to find these adversaries hidden inside their network before it is too late. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I joined Sqrrl four years ago....

Due to licensing and copyright issues, Netflix places geo-restrictions on its content. This means that content that is available in one country will not necessarily be available in another. If you want to access Steins;Gate on Netflix UK or Netflix Japan, you can only do so with a UK or Japanese IP address. We know this is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a really easy way to get past these geo-restrictions and that’s by using a premium VPN....

Internet Shutdowns in Times of Crisis… and Exams Internet shutdowns in times of crisis are certainly not unheard of. The global #KeepItOn coalition, which represents 258 organizations from 106 countries, documented no less than 50 internet blackouts in 21 countries between January and May 2021. Most shutdowns are initiated by authoritarian regimes and used as a method to silence protesters and journalists, manipulate elections or to grab power as part of a coup d’état....

Let’s understand what TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are and when they can be used. TCP and UDP: What’s Common? TCP and UDP are network protocols that are used to send data packets. These data packets are just bits of data that travel over the internet. When you chat with your friend online, send an email, or send a page request through your browser, you send online data....

Malicious Apps Hard to Stop Google continues to strengthen their policies and efforts to keep malicious apps out of their Play Store. In fact, Google has stopped over 790,000 app submissions before they were ever published. On top of that, they also offer Google Play Protect, which is a built-in malware protector for Android devices. Nonetheless, hackers are still finding ways into the Play Store and user’s devices. Recently, cybersecurity researchers at Check Point Research were able to identify a new malware family....

If you intend to use any of the Popcorn Time alternatives above, it’s a good idea to protect your online activity by using a Virtual Private Network. NordVPN is our recommendation as it allows for blazing-fast streaming of high-quality content. There were always a few security concerns in streaming free movies and TV shows on Popcorn Time. Those included: If you’re looking for a different streaming service, we’ve listed the 19 best Popcorn Time alternatives below for you to consider....

Whether you’re looking to bypass restrictions or increase your connection quality, a VPN can help. High-quality VPNs allow you to access the internet safely and without limits. You can use a VPN to unlock censored or geoblocked content. A VPN can also bypass ISP throttling and network congestion to bring you the best TeamSpeak connection quality possible. However, many VPNs don’t work for TeamSpeak. So, it’s important to choose the right one....

Luckily, there are ways around the Chinese Firewall. The safest and most reliable circumvention tool is a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to unblock Netflix, YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Instagram, and many other websites and platforms. For China, these are the best VPNs: Our absolute favorite is NordVPN, because of its Obfsproxy VPN technology and its focus on security and privacy. Sending emails via Gmail, watching videos on YouTube, or going on your Twitter and Instagram accounts is suddenly a challenge....

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls convert analog signals (sound) into digital signals that are sent over the internet. These signals can be encrypted at both ends, making it much harder for a third party to hear, track, or record what is said. So if VoIP calls can be encrypted to give you security and privacy, why do you need a VPN? Read on to learn about government and private industry efforts to suppress VoIP use, how a VPN protects your VoIP calls, and which VPNs are the best ones to use....

It’s almost a rhetorical question at this point. Bitcoin continues to gain mainstream popularity and is discussed constantly in the media. However, that doesn’t mean everyone understands what it is. In fact, most people don’t. The nature of the technology on which Bitcoin operates - the blockchain - can be too intimidating. This guide will explain the nitty-gritty concepts relating to blockchain and Bitcoin in an easy-to-understand manner. It’s a long read, so we broke it down into digestible sections....

Using crypto to buy a VPN enhances your security because these transactions can’t be traced back to you the same way traditional methods like credit cards or PayPal can. Our top five VPNs that accept cryptocurrencies are: ExpressVPN NordVPN Surfshark CyberGhost Private Internet Access Of these, we most highly recommend ExpressVPN, which offers excellent speeds and robust security. You can use it to browse anonymously and bypass almost any kind of geo-restriction....

Personal and Private Activity Up for Sale When the Catholic newsgroup outed Jeffery Burrill, they did so by tracking his personal and private online activity — information that was publicly available and up for sale. The Pillar reported it obtained Burrill’s mobile phone history through a data vendor, a company that collects users’ app and location history after they consent to data collection. The company then aggregates that data together and typically sells it for marketing and advertising purposes....

The bug, which might have lingered following its emergence last year, could further add to claims of poor cybersecurity that have plagued the social media platform in 2022. ‘An Incident Impacting Password Resets’ The flaw allowed Twitter users to remain logged in to their accounts across multiple devices following a voluntary password reset. Since users typically initiate a password reset following an account compromise — a stolen or lost mobile device, for example — a malicious actor could have still had access to a user’s Twitter account if the session was open....

Zatko disclosed this information during his testimony on Twitter’s lax cybersecurity protocols and privacy practices. According to Zatko, the Federal Bureau of Investigation informed the company about the Chinese agent shortly before he was fired earlier this year. Zatko served as Twitter’s Head of Security from November 2020 to January 2022. The company hired him at a time it was under heavy scrutiny following high-profile data breaches, including the July 2020 hack....

The vast majority of ransomware payments went to Russian-based hackers, the department’s financial crime unit, FinCEN, also noted. 2021 Saw Over $1 Billion in Ransomware Payments FinCEN released its report on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, saying 1,489 ransomware incidents costing about $1.2 billion in total made 2021 a record-breaking year for ransomware payouts. The report came as Washington D.C. held a second two-day Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) summit within one month of the first meeting....

Free Devices for Disadvantaged Children In August 2020, the UK government announced their ‘Get Help with Technology Program’. As part of this initiative, the Department for Education has been providing laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers to schools. These devices are meant to help vulnerable children access remote education. Parents, carers and pupils cannot apply for this program directly but can discuss their needs with the school. For the time being, educational facilities in the UK remain closed to the majority of students....

The warning signs of gaming addiction include: Inability to limit screen time or stop gaming Withdrawal symptoms, even for brief periods of time Lack of personal care, insomnia, disrupted eating patterns No interest in other activities or social life To deal with excessive gaming or gaming addiction effectively, it’s important that you talk to your child about what’s going on, model healthy behavior, find out the underlying causes of the addictive behavior, and take small steps towards healthier habits....

In short: VPNs and antivirus complement each other and work together to keep your data and device secure. You’ll need both to provide you with the safest online experience possible. Need a couple of picks? Our highest-ranked VPN is ExpressVPN. Couple that with our top-ranked antivirus software Kaspersky, and you’ve got optimum protection as you venture out into the online world. When it comes to personal cybersecurity, there are two main lines of defense — antivirus software and VPNs....