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Looking for a fast, secure, and reliable Netflix VPN? Look no further! We've extensively tested every leading provider to bring you a list of the very best VPNs for Netflix in 2024.
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on March 28, 2024
We've conducted thousands of hours of research to find the best VPN services in 2024. We look at speed, security, protocol, price, servers, and much more.
By Paul Bischoff on December 15, 2023
Phishing scams are common place, here's how to recognize and avoid them.
By Dave Albaugh in Information Security on May 13, 2022
There are very few VPNs that work in China. To help readers make an informed choice, we rented a server in Shenzhen and put 59 of the best-known VPNs to the test. Here are our results.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 2, 2024
Looking for recent worldwide cyber crime statistics and graphs? We constantly update this huge list of cybersecurity statistics from trusted sources. 
By Andra Zaharia in VPN on March 27, 2024
Don't get caught out torrenting with an unsuitable VPN. Despite bold marketing claims many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.  
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on March 29, 2024
Are you looking for the best ExpressVPN deals and coupons? You're in the right place. We update this page regularly with the best discounts available, including Comparitech exclusive deals.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on March 18, 2024
Electronic and internet voting can help improve our election systems in several different ways. Each of these concepts rely on cryptography for security - but is cryptography enough?
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 14, 2020
Android antivirus apps claim to protect your mobile device, but we found a ton of security holes and privacy risks -- one of them even exposes your address book.
By Aaron Phillips in Antivirus on August 17, 2022
Latest guides
Spotify is one of the world's most popular music streaming services, but subscription costs can vary significantly by country. Want cheap Spotify? A VPN can could help.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on March 21, 2024
Looking for a 360 solution to protect your device or network? Layered security might be the way to go. Inside, we detail what layered security is and offer some tools to get started.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on March 1, 2024
Threat Protection comes bundled with a paid NordVPN subscription. In this post, we provide an overview of the feature and a step-by-step guide on using it as we put it through its paces.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on February 20, 2024
Have you ever received a notification that a virus has damaged your battery? Don't panic. These alerts are often not what they seem. This guide explains everything you need to know.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on February 18, 2024
Thinking about getting your hands on a cloud antivirus but wondering whether it's worth it? We've covered everything you need to know about cloud antivirus in this helpful guide.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on February 16, 2024
Want to know the difference between antivirus and internet security? This guide explains what both softwares do, what the differences are, and which one you need for your device.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on February 16, 2024
Want to know how to access online banking safely from anywhere? Check out our guide on how to lock down your sensitive data and keep out prying eyes.
By Craig McCart in VPN & Privacy on February 14, 2024
Concerned that your router may be infected with a virus? Check out our guide on router viruses to learn what they are, what they do, and more importantly, how to remove them.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on February 13, 2024
Meshnet is a new powerful networking feature provided by NordVPN. This in-depth guide provides an overview of the feature and some troubleshooting tips.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on January 31, 2024
Latest reviews
This Smartproxy review looks at everything this proxy and web scraping service has to offer. Find ou
By Marc Dahan in Proxies on April 1, 2024
This Bright Data review looks at its web unlocker, SERP API, scraping browser, and more. Do we recom
By Marc Dahan in Proxies on April 1, 2024
This Oxylabs review looks at everything this proxy and web scraping service has to offer. Find out m
By Marc Dahan in Proxies on April 15, 2024
If you're big into Call of Dufy: Warzone and looking for a way to access easier lobbies, this in-dep
By Marc Dahan in VPN on February 1, 2024
Looking for a new cloud backup solution to keep your digital treasures safe? Check out our ElephantD
By Craig McCart in Online backup on January 3, 2024
Looking to take Surfshark Antivirus for a spin? Check out our in-depth analysis to see if it meets y
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on September 18, 2023
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Lockbit claimed the attack on DES in November. It demanded $380,000 in exchange for not selling or p
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 17, 2024
Healthcare company, Cherry Street Services, Inc. (“Cherry Health”), began notifying 184,372 of a
By Rebecca Moody in News on April 17, 2024
Wondering if WhatsApp is secure? This post will help. We provide an overview of WhatsApp's security model, go over its main feature set, and offer tips on using the app securely.
By Marc Dahan in VPN & Privacy on April 16, 2024
Wheelchair maker Numotion notified 4,190 people of a data breach that compromised names, Social Secu
By Paul Bischoff in News on April 16, 2024
Don’t know your AES from your RSA? We explain the commonly used acronyms and other VPN-related jargon in our handy VPN glossary. Check it out below.
By Justin Schamotta in VPN & Privacy on April 16, 2024
IT system security requires many elements that can be difficult to coordinate. Get a suite of tools to cover all aspects of security in one package. 
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on April 16, 2024