Privacy & Security Guides

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created in mid-April 2016, the EU had hopes of creating an internet where the privacy of its users is more valued by making businesses implement an opt-in framework for their tracking cookies. In addition to establishing these goals, the GDPR has also inspired things like the California […]

Although VPNs have long been associated with private and secure browsing, those who have a keen interest in this particular subject may also have come across the concept of onion routing, albeit perhaps not with that exact name. Also known as Tor, onion routing (OR) has been a way to navigate the web in virtual […]

Saying that air gapping a system is anything but the most secure and invulnerable way to protect data is bound to burst some bubbles. After all, this is the gospel truth among IT professionals who live in a world of clean, sanitized, statistics that don’t always account for how dirty the real world can be. […]

All data is from official government sources, such as official reports of national Data Protection Authorities. Where are the Marriott and British Airways fines? The Marriott and British Airways cases are not final yet and the fines are just proposals. Other GDPR fines trackers incorrectly report those as final. Below you will find all the […]

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phone book of the Internet. When people use the web, they don’t type in the IP address of the website that they want to visit. Instead, they use a domain name, like www.google.com. The job of DNS is to convert this domain name into an IP address that […]

There have been almost 500 documented geopolitical cyber attacks around the world since 2009. Making cyberwarfare a major technological threat to nations and their citizens. In this article, we hope to break down some of the numbers and gain insight into the nature of these attacks, where they originate from, and who they’re targeting. Key […]

First and foremost, why is Wikipedia blocked in Turkey? Ever since 2017, the Turkish authorities banned all language editions of Wikipedia in Turkey. This came as a result of the Turkish Law No.5651, which encapsulated essential countermeasures against the poisonous influence of content providers on the internet. Apparently, Wikipedia had offended the country by stating […]

The cyber-world never stays still for one second, and this is even truer for hackers. A couple of days ago, a hackers’ group managed to commit a very gruesome and dangerous attack. The danger comes from the fact that the targets are extremely important and sensitive systems. Webmin, Fortinet VPN, and Pulse Secure VPN were […]

Surveillance offers government agencies the ability to gain a deep understanding of a target. This can often be to prevent terrorism or other serious crime, but more and more we are seeing surveillance as a matter of course, and people are becoming so used to it that many don’t even care. Some forms of internet […]

Hulu is one of the most popular online streaming services on the web. Any schmuck with an internet connection can access it as long as he’s on US soil. However, all that changes if you’re outside the US. You can sign up on Hulu but you won’t be able to catch a glimpse of any […]

How to unblock Netflix on IndiHome? To gain seamless access to Netflix in Indonesia, just do the following: Get ExpressVPN from the official website Install the program Connect to a suitable VPN server outside of Indonesia Access Netflix unrestricted Didn’t I tell you it was an easy process? Only recently, we’ve gained information concerning an […]

If you’ve read a few of our guides you’ll know how strongly we advocate the use of VPNs to protect your online privacy and break down the walls of censorship. So today we’re going to look at setting up and using a VPN on your router so you can protect every device on your home […]

The European General Data Protection Regulation is widely misunderstood by many small businesses. It’s one of those topics that many people have some idea about and are keen to talk loudly about, while frequently missing the point, although few really understand it. At its core, GDPR governs how businesses must protect EU citizens’ data, and […]

A little while ago, it was discovered that a few Snapchat employees spied on their users with a certain dedicated tool called SnapLion. Actually, many departments belonging to Snap had access to SnapLion and the data it collected. This was clearly some people abusing their privileges and infringing on the private lives of Snapchat end-users. […]

A killswitch in an advanced feature offered by premium VPN providers. With a kill switch, you can prevent that your real IP address and location will ever be revealed even if for some reason your VPN connection drops. A killswitch is, in my opinion, an essential feature and is an absolute must-have feature for any […]

Kodi is an open-source media software created for home entertainment. It’s completely free and can be downloaded onto many devices. It enables you to watch live IPTV, Movies, TV Shows, Sports Events, and more. Since Kodi is compatible with so many devices, we thought it would be useful to make a single page with installation […]

Netflix is now available in most countries around the world, but many users are getting a bum-deal when compared with those in the US. While most countries now have more titles available than they did just a couple of years ago, Netflix USA still has a far bigger catalogue than anywhere else. This is down […]

The United States is close to being the number one in the world when it comes to creating government cyber-weapons for spying and gaining access to systems. Now, what happens if these tools of the trade are stolen and turned against them? The hacking attacks in 2016 happen. Chinese intelligence agents got their hands on […]

An attack on Canada’s fourth largest cell network, Freedom Mobile, has led to a catastrophic leak of customer data. A large packet of information on many Freedom Mobile customers was released to the public. Security Researchers Ran Locar and Noam Rotem were the first to spot the problem when they analyzed an Elasticsearch server. And […]

Many people these days know that their internet browsing is not particularly private, but most aren’t aware of quite how much they are being tracked. In this guide I will explain the most common methods of tracking, and how to overcome them and keep your internet usage private. Changing your browser or search engine won’t […]

The Carnegie Mellon University CERT Coordination Center has found out that four enterprise VPN apps store the authentication and session cookies insecurely. More specifically, they are stored in memory or log files. And these session cookies are unencrypted, left to the mercy of anyone smart enough to realize their significance. There’s plenty of room for […]

Everyone has something to hide even if one might not know it yet. One of the most common pseudo-arguments brought against privacy goes something like this: “Why do you need privacy? If you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to fear” – or words to that effect. Some people are indeed convinced by […]

Telstra, the Australian main mobile and internet provider, has recently blocked access to 4chan, 8chan, and Voat. Being informed is in no way detrimental to society and to its citizens. If anything, it’s beneficial. Everyone has a right to access information, and implicitly, news websites should be free to distribute that information without suffering penalties. […]

VPNs and other privacy tools are for the underprivileged what tax heavens are for the wealthy: a way to secure your own rights when those tasked with protecting them go rogue.

The European Parliament has been cooking this for about two years, and now it has finally come out of the woordwork. Article 13 is the new legislation linked to the copyright directive.

If you want to unblock Libgen then do the following: Get ExpressVPN Install ExpressVPN on your device (max. 2 minutes) Connect to a foreign server (instructions are provided once you install the app) Access Libgen Here’s the list of all working Libgen proxies: (Remember, ALWAYS use a VPN such as ExpressVPN when downloading things online!) […]

Unblock 4Chan and 8Chan in Australia in five minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to unblock 4Chan or Chan in about five minutes: Click here to visit NordVPN and sign up Access 4Chan or 8Chan Enjoy full access to all web content Important: If you do not have […]

If you can’t access The Piratebay or you want to hide your torrenting activity then do the following: Get ExpressVPN. Go to https://thepiratebay.org https://thepiratebay.org/ is the only real and official ThePiratebay site. Any other site is a copy by someone else or even fake and can contain malware and phishing. However, thepiratebay.rocks does seem to […]

If you can’t access Kickass Torrents (KAT) or you want to hide your torrenting activity then do the following: Get ExpressVPN. Go to https://katcr.co/new/ https://katcr.co/new/ is the only real and official Kickass Torrents (KAT) site. Any other site is a copy by someone else or even fake and can contain malware and phishing. If the […]

The UK government plans to implement a nationwide age-verification on all adult sites. The law is set so come into effect in July, although it will likely be delayed, and will require all pornographic websites to verify the age of their UK based visitors. Anyone wanting to watch porn in the UK will need to […]

This issue has many users wracking their heads in desperation because Opera is one of the few browsers out there that has an in-built VPN service. You’d no longer need to install any further clients to connect to the private network. For other options, check out this article about browsing the internet privately. In 2017, […]

The VPN Concentrator is a networking device acting like a router which allows multiple VPN tunnels to function independently and connect to the network. It’s built specifically for creating and managing VPN communication infrastructures. Through the addition of advanced data packets, security protocols, and new algorithms, a router gets repurposed into the network device that […]

A VPN appliance s similar to a router, but has a vast number of specialised features that make it far more secure than even expensive VPN routers. The added security and privacy features ensure your protection and privacy online. A VPN appliance typically has the following features. Load balancing – a technique that distributes network […]

Port forwarding – the most efficient way to connect one of your home devices to a remote device far away via your router. Generally, all up to date routers are secure because they make use of the NAT firewall. Through this security protocol, streams of information are sent from the router to all the other […]

Routers come in two types: Those that natively accept a VPN connection, technology such as IPsec, PPTP or L2TP. You can establish this router to work as a VPN server or create a site-to-site VPN with another VPN gateway. Those that aren’t built with the express purpose of serving as VPN servers. They don’t natively […]

To unblock porn in Dubai & UAE, take the following steps, and in 5 minutes: Get ExpressVPN Download the main app Open it up, and choose a Western server like the USA Access a porn site of your choosing To most of the world of the 21st century, watching porn is like mowing your lawn […]

Avast Secureline is a paid VPN service provided by Security software company Avast. This article is to help people who are stuck on the activation, and where you should get the Avast Secureline license key. You’ve probably seen by now that the internet is full of websites promising the so-called “crack” for this VPN. In […]

Bypass FortiGuard in five minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to bypass FortiGuard web filtering in about five minutes: Click here to visit ExpressVPN and sign up Get the ExpressVPN Chrome or FireFox extension Open the extension and choose USA from the map Go to any website previously […]

Virtual Private Networks, also dubbed as VPNs, are becoming more and more necessary in this day and age when technology is at its peak. Cyber-attacks happen every step of the way, and you risk getting scammed without even realizing it. Take public Wi-Fi networks installed in your run-of-the-mill café. They are the number one targets […]

I haven’t been inside a bank in months. These days there’s very little need to actually go anywhere near one, when you can check your accounts from the comfort of your home, or even lying on a beach. There is one issue though – we always recommend using a VPN when travelling or anytime you’re […]

Sure you can but the question is – do you really want to? Ultrasurf is a free client for Windows that gives you the opportunity to visit any website while having your traffic encrypted through a secure tunnel. The base idea is the same as that of a VPN. It works on Internet Explorer as […]

You already know what a VPN is, what it does, and how you can use it to enhance your overall online privacy – if you don’t, start here. It’s Your go-to pocket cyber-cloak that you can put on whenever you surf the internet. Tails, on the other hand, is a Linux-based operating system specifically tailored […]

This article has solutions to most of the connection issues encountered by IPVanish users. Across the forums, there are many users that complain about connection problems with IPVanish. Either they can’t connect to the internet with IPVanish turned on or the client itself doesn’t work. And this happens on pretty much all the platforms from […]

Just as your laptop or mobile can get infected with malware, your router is a prime target for attackers who want to monitor your internet activity or worse, whilst often remaining unidentified. Antiviruses such as Avast are specifically made to detect these intrusions, warn you, and push them to quarantine. In this article, we’ll be […]

Craigslist – Where you can find pretty much anything. Scroll through the multiple categories there to find what you need. Based in California, it was originally created to serve users in the US, but over time, it has extended its reach to provide access to multiple parts of the world. However, the advertising platform has […]

If NordVPN won’t connect for you or you’re having trouble with the app then read on to find out the causes of common issues, along with real solutions that can be implemented quickly. Even the best VPNs often have flaws or downsides that manifest from time to time. NordVPN suffers from these occasionally too, so […]

Get a New Jersey IP address in five minutes: To get started right away, follow these instructions to get a New Jersey IP address in about five minutes (no installation needed): Sign up at ExpressVPN Add the ExpressVPN extension to Chrome or install the App Open ExpressVPN and connect to a New Jersey server (image […]

TestMyNet is a free internet speed test website that’s been around for some time now. It’s very easy to use because the interface is very intuitive, although some might claim the GUI looks dated.

As parents, it is one of our many responsibilities to try to keep our children safe at all times. Technology has become of even greater importance in the lives of our children, and with the constant advancements, keeping up with what you need to know to keeps kids safe online in 2019 is more important […]

4Chan – the meeting place of the world’s greatest trolls, and the hub where you can find memes about anything, including memes about other memes. No matter why you want to access it, or what sort of information you’re looking for, you probably want the freedom to do it without being restricted. The banning policy […]

Yes, you can. The issue is not necessarily that the ISP has a beef with VPNs per se. The problem is often torrenting through the vpn when connected to mediacom network. This what many users still have problems with. We’ve heard stories from customers whose internet speed gets throttled excessively if they have an active […]

Unblock porn sites in Turkey in five minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to watch porn in Turkey in about five minutes: Click here to visit ExpressVPN and sign up Download and install the app from the ExpressVPN website Open the software and choose USA from the map […]

The AnchorFree HSS VPN adapter is a virtual Network Interface Controller that comes with Hotspot Shield, a reputable VPN provider. It helps you to better access Anchorfree’s network. In order to efficiently connect to HSS, you have to download a few drivers for the HSS VPN adapter. You can find those quickly, so there’s no […]

Tethering is the sharing of a device’s internet connection to another device, from a phone’s data connection to a laptop, for example. The resulting connection is known as a hotspot, making the device a portable router. This hotspot and the tethering itself may be closely monitored by your mobile service provider, especially if you have […]

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are, essentially, the main transports over which OpenVPN can work. Each of them is different, offering unique advantages and disadvantages. Most VPN providers let their users choose which of the protocols to use, for simplicity’s sake, but also because the choice is entirely reliant on the […]

Signal Private Messenger is a secure messaging service that functions in a similar way to Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, but with added privacy.

If you want to keep your online traffic secure and ensure your privacy is protected, you probably have, at some point, used or are still using Peerblock. While it might have been a good solution in the past, though we’ll get to that as well, but it’s no longer the case. There are too few […]

Did you know you can get a premium VPN service for as cheap as the price of a cup of coffee? I have created this guide in order to show you which are the cheapest VPN services available on the web. BUT a huge aspect of this research was to filter out the low-quality services […]

What is Bandwidth Throttling? Bandwidth throttling is when your internet connection is intentionally being slowed by your ISP. It results in reduced speeds when you try to use the internet.

Due to licensing restrictions, BBC iPlayer is only available from within the UK. While there are plenty of other content services you can use overseas, for many there is nothing quite the same as watching UK TV shows from the BBC on iPlayer. Let’s jump straight in.

As with all reputable content sites such as this, there are strict rules in place that can result in users being barred from the site if they post banned content. For instance: Posting Illegal Content Posting Sexual Content Inciting Violence Infringing Trademark Rules Distribution of Pornography Spamming Disclosure of Personal or Confidential Data Displaying Threatening […]

Without even having to research the subject too much, the answer that pops up on most forums is “It certainly seems so”. However, in order to fully answer this question, we’ll be looking at the differences between the free and the paid-for services that Betternet provides, their customer support, and last but not least, if […]

In today’s world, almost every person will be online at one point or another during the course of a day. We carry out so many more transactions than ever before, we share information, we do our banking, we watch content and listen to music, we talk with our friends and family, we work, and game; […]

There are many reputable VPNs that are untraceable and anonymous. However, there are also just as many who claim to be but are not. So, how do you tell the difference between the two? In this post, we explore the topic of VPNs and tell you exactly what they can do, what they claim to […]

Ever feel like your internet use isn’t entirely private? For many, the feeling of being followed online, whether by your ISP or anyone else, is quite discomforting. Understandably so.

There was recently a major upgrade to the TOR browser. They released an additional layer of security and advancements which include better authentication, encryption algorithms, and a sleeker directory system.

Unblock any website in five minutes: Click here to visit NordVPN and sign up Get the NordVPN Chrome or FireFox extension (or install app) Open the app and choose a server from outside your own country Go to any website previously blocked Enjoy full access to all web content Important: If you do not have […]

Unblock YouTube in five minutes If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to unblock YouTube in about five minutes: Click here to visit ExpressVPN and sign up Download and install the app from the ExpressVPN website Open the software and choose USA from the map or list Go to YouTube […]

Spotify is now the number 1 music streaming service on the planet. Unfortunately it’s not available in every country due to content licensing restrictions. The good news is that there are methods to unblock Spotify in case you are located in a country where it’s not normally available. In this guide you will learn how […]

SoundCloud unblocked in five minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to unblock SoundCloud in about five minutes (no installation needed): Sign up at ExpressVPN Add the ExpressVPN extension to Chrome Open the extension, enter the logins you used to register the account Enjoy a fully unblocked SoundCloud Unblock […]

Whether you are new to Kodi and need some troubleshooting assistance or perhaps you are seasoned Kodi user looking to get help with fixing common Kodi VPN or Streaming problems as they arise, this article can serve as a guide to help you know what to do if your Kodi VPN or streaming services start […]

Unblock ITV in minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to watch UK ITV in the US in about five minutes: Get ExpressVPN Launch ExpressVPN and connect to a UK server Go to the ITV website Enjoy all your favorite UK TV shows ITV is not available by default […]

The Google Play Store is great for finding all kinds of apps for your Android device. However, some apps can only be downloaded from certain countries. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to overcome this issue and access the Google Play Store from any country with a VPN. Follow the steps below to unblock the Google […]

Unblock Instagram in five minutes: If you want to get started right away, simply follow these instructions to unblock Instagram web filtering in about five minutes: Click here to visit ExpressVPN and sign up Get the ExpressVPN Chrome or FireFox extension (or install app) Open the extension and choose USA from the map or list […]

To unblock your school WiFi network, take the following steps, and in 5 minutes: Get ExpressVPN Download the main app Open it up, and choose a Western server like the USA (or any country you are in) Access any site that was blocked before If you find yourself bored at school but cannot access sites […]

Unfortunately internet freedom is under attack for some years now all over the western world. Be it either internet censorship or surveillance of internet users, such measures are now the norm in most western countries. This was all proven to be the case in 2013 when Edward Snowden revealed the existence of the Prism program […]

A VPN is not something that is very complicated, right? – So you can use a free VPN application instead of a paid one? Why pay for something that simple?! It’s actually not that simple. You can use a free VPN for a limited number of things but for anything more advanced such as streaming […]

When I’m travelling either to a foreign country or just inside my home country, I never connect to the internet without using a VPN service. I recommend everyone to to the same every single time you are travelling. This should honestly be a best-practice employed by everyone, regardless of what you are doing on the […]

Why would you ever want to use a VPN for streaming videos online? Aren’t streaming services available online for anyone? Well, technically yes, but as you may or may not know the videos or movies some streaming services provide are not available in every country. Even some YouTube videos are not available in certain countries. […]

Chances are by now you already know a bit about VPNs and what they do. Perhaps you’ve heard they’re useful for unblocking content on Netflix, or getting around internet restrictions at school or work, but you may want to develop a much better understanding of how they work before parting with any cash. Up until […]