VPNs don't always work perfectly, meaning your data could be susceptible to a data leak. If a leak happens, your data will no longer be distinguishable from other online traffic and can be accessed by ...

VPN users have an unbelievable amount of choice in the market, but lots of those choices are bad. Upwards of 180 virtual private networks are available for commercial users alone. For the casual user ...

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is essentially a secure tunnel that encrypts your internet connection, providing a layer of privacy and security. Here's a closer look at what VPNs do: VPNs encrypt ...

Your VPN’s default settings might not be giving you all the protection you need, but adjust these settings to get a privacy ...

Good encryption, bad assumptions ...

NordVPN uses military-grade AES-256 encryption with OpenVPN and ChaCha20 with their NordLynx protocol. But interestingly, ...

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Having a stable internet connection is vital in today's always-online world. One way to stay connected while on the go is with a hotspot, which uses your cellphone's cellular network to create its own ...

Surfshark is one of the newer names in the world of VPNs, but it has already made a huge splash. The balanced offering of security-boosting features, an expansive server network, and budget-friendly ...

In 2025, over 36% of Americans report facing security issues while using public Wi‑Fi – and yet most people don’t even feel fully aware of those risks. Although nearly three-quarters of VPN users say ...

According to Cybercrime Magazine, cybersecurity would inflict damages so big that it can be the third largest economy next to the U.S. and China. Data security is crucial for all businesses, ...