Tor and VPNs Tor and VPN networks may not be two peas in a pod, but there’s definitely a similarity between them. Most importantly, they are both made for online anonymity and security through encrypted connections, as well as unblocking restricted content. While VPN services and their uses are known by many, Tor is is … Read more
The main goal of a VPN connection is to encrypt your data online. This includes encrypting your web browsing, and generally all inbound and outbound traffic. It can be used to mask visited websites from your ISP, as well as unlock geographically blocked sites. This is often essential for journalists in dozens of countries, who need to … Read more
HideIPVPN is a great VPN service for users who want an inexpensive alternative to some of the costlier services without paying for extra bells and whistles that they may not ever use. They have a very solid and streamlined service with adequate connections, though they don’t have servers in as many countries as most of … Read more
Norton has released a new mobile VPN, which signifies the push by Norton to establish itself in the mobile department as a security stronghold. The security company released a new VPN service for mobile devices. However, the VPN is not for use to stop torrents, or access any of the overseas content or the Netflix … Read more
Cyber criminals have targeted a new dating website. The Muslim Match online dating website was the latest target of the hackers who also posted the messages of the users they found on the site. The hack of the dating website revealed 150,000 user credentials and profiles and close to half a million private messages between … Read more
This one’s a little different than the others. ClearVPN, unlike its contemporary VPN providers, has developed an interesting location-specific approach for its services. For example, if you are an American, you can just opt for the USA-only service, if that suits your needs. The VPN provider allows subscribers to access these servers on an individual … Read more
A new malware that can make itself look like the user interface of popular applications such as WhatsApp, Uber, and the Google Play Store. The malware which is part of a growing number of malware attacks in the world. The malware is located in Europe at the moment, and it affects users of the Android … Read more
A new discovery of auto rooting malware has been detected on the Google Play Store. The malware also includes a new member, the LevelDropper. The security firm, Lookout discovered the app last week and showed the evidence of the new strain of malware that it carries. Normally, apps can download an app and install it … Read more
Everyone knows the news that rocked the world last week ending. Britain voted to exit the EU and be on their own. The ramifications are still being felt across the globe, and some others are not yet ready to settle with the news. As such online petitions have been created campaigning for a second vote. … Read more
DNS is an integral part of the Internet, but its purpose and operation escapes the understanding of the vast majority of Internet users. And there is a fair amount of confusion between the pros and cons of Smart DNS vs VPNs, too. To better fill these gaps and understand what the technologies actually do, let’s … Read more