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What is ransomware?
By Sam Dawson published
Ransomware attacks can devastate your finances and digital privacy – but here's how you can protect yourself.
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Popular VPN launches new free security tool to help you fight back phishing scams
By Chiara Castro published
Breaking You don't need to be a VPN subscriber to use IPVanish Link Checker. Here is why and when you should use this URLs checking tool.
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What is a static IP?
By Sam Dawson last updated
What is a static IP and why do you need one? Here's everything you need to know about these handy tools.
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Over 2.5 billion free Android VPN users at risk of data leaks
By Chiara Castro published
Breaking New research reveals that 88% of free Android VPNs leak and 71% share data, failing to protect users. Discover if you are affected and what you can do.
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Popular VPN launches free plan to help users at risk of censorship
By Chiara Castro published
Breaking Journalists and other eligible individuals can now apply for the 3-month IPVanish free Emergency VPN. Here's all you need to know.
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French Tiktok ban makes VPN usage soar in New Caledonia
By Chiara Castro last updated
Breaking Proton VPN recorded a 2500% spike in sign-ups since France declared a state of emergency. Here's how a VPN helps you bypass TikTok blocks.
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How to download the TikTok app and bypass bans with a VPN
By Chiara Castro last updated
VPN TikTok could be banned in the US sooner rather than later, but here's how a VPN can help.
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Credential spraying from thousands of IP addresses are targeting VPNs, Cisco warns
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Someone's targeting all sorts of VPNs with hundreds of passwords, Cisco experts warn.
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