Updated March 4, 2019 Among all the technologies that people use to maintain their online privacy, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the Tor Network are the most popular, and rightly so. Not only do they prevent your ISP, your government and cybercriminals from monitoring your online traffic, they cloak your real identity from the websites…
If you think you’re being tracked online, you’re not paranoid. There are corporations and government agencies actively trying to track each one of your moves. You thought cookies were bad for your privacy? Well, now we have cookies on steroids. These scary new tracking tools called supercookies allow for more accurate tracking than ever.
Updated September 22, 2020 The cybersecurity laws in Canada are known to be quite strict. They’re in place to fend off threats of terrorism and other crimes, but many believe these far-reaching powers are an affront to basic privacy rights. For that reason, many people in Canada choose to connect to the Internet using a…
When was the last time you used your phone? It was probably just a few minutes ago, or you might be using it at this very moment. Phones have taken an important place in our everyday life, so much so that we wouldn’t be able to function properly without one. But how much do you…
The Internet population is diverse. Some people’s activities are driven by the need to improve lives. Other people, probably the majority, go online to harmlessly pursue personal interests. Then there are those that have malicious intentions. They include cybercriminals, hackers, malware developers, and spammers, all of whom engage in harmful and illegal activities for profit…
In a way, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) are similar. It is, therefore, easy to understand why, for many, there is some confusion about which is which. Both technologies typically employ encryption in some form or another, and they each offer a user private access to a device or server…
You often hear in the news about the latest cybersecurity threats. There’s no shortage of online bad actors that prey on vulnerable users. Thankfully, there are a number of services dedicated to ensuring the online security of businesses and individuals. Some online threats are easily detectable whereas other attacks are far more subtle and therefore…
A weak password can render the most powerful VPN useless. Here’s everything you need to know about creating a strong password.
October is all about cyber security. Tune in and get the best deals on the market before it’s too late. Back in 2003, the U.S Department of Homeland Security, together with the National Cyber Security Alliance, began raising awareness of the issue of online safety. Even though cyber attacks are genuinely dangerous, people don’t often…
How secure is your VPN? Can you be absolutely assured whether or not your private data and browsing history remains intact with third parties? And to what extent should you believe your providers’ warranties of flawless protection over your online privacy?
