While the Internet is famous for generating panic over nothing, concerns about Australia’s metadata laws are not unfounded. If there’s ever been a time when Australians needed to protect themselves against government intrusion, that time is now. Understand What Happened The recent, and controversial, changes to Australia’s laws represent another instance where privacy was pitted […]
Best VPN for Android
Anyone using a mobile device should have a VPN app installed and running. Mobile devices, because they’re used on many different networks, are at even greater risk from data thieves, hackers and other threats than are desktop devices. The following VPN apps are the best out there for Android users. Each of them is well […]
Best VPN for Mac OSx
VPN providers have almost universally been expanding their clients to include software for Macs. The five options you’ll find listed below, however, have been offering OS X users great VPN clients for a long time. If you’re a Mac user, any of these providers will help you to protect your privacy. #1: VyprVPN VyprVPN offers […]
DotVPN Review
DotVPN is a free offering from Smart Security Ltd., based in Hong Kong. The product is installed as an extension on Chrome, Opera, Firefox web browsers and applications for Android and iOS. According to their site, they are also currently developing desktop applications for Windows and Mac. The service tested very fast. It’s free, it’s […]
What Is FinFisher?
FinFisher is a spyware suite produced by FinFisher GmbH and sold to some of the most repressive regimes in the world. The software suite allows governments to monitor computers and smartphones, tracking locations, intercepting data and even reading encrypted files. CitizenLab published the results of their study into which governments use this spyware suite, and […]
BBC Blocks VPN Users
The BBC is blocking VPN users from accessing iPlayer. The blockage isn’t only affecting those outside the UK. People who use a VPN in the UK are finding themselves shut out, as well. Fees and Licensing The BBC is supported by a public licensing scheme. UK viewers pay a fee of £145 per year to […]
EarthVPN Review
EarthVPN is headquartered in Northern Cyprus. That, along with their good logging policy, makes them ideal for people who are very concerned about maintaining the highest levels of privacy. Combine those benefits with one of the lowest price points out there and EarthVPN is a very competitive product. While many discount providers fall apart once […]
Simple Telly Review
Simple Telly is a smart DNS service that allows you to access streaming content services from anywhere in the world. This is not a VPN service, though they’re used to be one available from the same site. If you’re interested in the VPN service from this company, you can purchase it from My Private Network, […]
Facebook and the Right to Be Forgotten
Ever say something stupid on Facebook? It might be harder than you think to erase your tracks, and that could unfairly punish you for years, all because of a moment of ill-advised behavior. Facebook does some sketchy things. One of the most recent was amending their privacy policy to allow them to basically stalk you all over […]
How to Encrypt Your Email
There’s no doubt at this point that, no matter where you are, your communications are probably being collected by someone without your approval. That someone could be a government intelligence agency or cybercriminals looking to steal your identity. More innocuous are the marketing programs that harvest user data to target advertisements. While they may not […]
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