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Spoofing Explained

Spoofing refers to falsifying or manipulating information or identities to deceive or trick someone or something. It involves the creation of a …

By Gabija Stankeviciute

VPN Kill Switch Explained

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides an added layer of protection and helps maintain your online privacy / security. However, not …

By Jerry Low

WAF vs. Firewall – What Are the Differences?

Firewalls have been used for many years as a means of protecting computers against cyber threats. But what about Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) – Are they just as effective, and are there differences in their approach and capabilities? The two are not to be confused, as just using one or the other leaves major security holes in your system. Let’s explore what makes them different – and why both contribute to a secure system.

By Timothy Shim

How to Clean Your Phone of Viruses

With over six billion smartphone users worldwide today, your mobile phone is just as vulnerable as your desktop or any internet-connected …

By Timothy Shim

Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Explained

Transferring data safely from one point to another has always been a challenge. Aside from ensuring the information transmits correctly, we …

By Timothy Shim

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network Explained

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks are often associated with illegal file sharing. However, like many other technologies, there is a difference between purpose …

By Timothy Shim

How VPN Works? A Very Detailed VPN Guide for the Beginners

The primary purpose of a VPN is to create a secure tunnel for your data to travel through to its servers before passing on to the Internet. This however, has resulted in some other benefits, such as location spoofing. But how does a VPN actually work?

By Jerry Low

Are VPNs Legal? 10 Countries That Ban the Usage of VPN

Because every country has their own laws and regulations on everything, VPN providers often have to work on a country-to-country basis. This is why some VPN services are available in some countries and not others.

By Timothy Shim

How to Test Your VPN Connection Speed

Sluggish VPN connections are sometimes the result of simply using the wrong settings. Because of the great technology available today, I …

By Timothy Shim