Sam Dawson

Keystroke logging is a silent (but serious) cyberthreat – here's everything you need to know about how it works and how you can prevent it.

VPN privacy policies aren't all made equal – which is why it's important to vet them before subscribing to a service. Here are the red flags to be aware of.

What happens when hackers find vulnerabilities before developers? Here's everything you need to know about these digital races against time.

Worried about hackers? Want to give your privacy a boost? Covering your webcam could offer you some peace of mind. Here's what you need to know.

Brute force attacks don't involve a lot of finesse, but they're still effective. Here's everything you need to know about how and why they happen.

Wondering how DDoS attacks happen and who's behind them? Here's everything you need to know.

OpenVPN and WireGuard are tried-and-tested VPN protocols – but some VPNs still decide to build their own. Here's what you need to know.

Mullvad VPN is a veteran of the VPN scene and a privacy champion – but what's the secret behind its staying power? Here's what you need to know.

VPN Lots of VPNs offer dedicated IP addresses – but why do you need one? Here's what you need to know.

Despite a huge audience on mobile, this VPN seems to be among the least trustworthy we've seen in recent years.

Want to check if your VPN is futureproofed against DNS leaks? Here's what you need to know.

Data exfiltration is a tricky task for even the most seasoned hackers – but here's how Akami DNS is changing the game.