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How to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device in 2024
How to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device in 2024
There are several different ways to hide your device’s IP address. All of them work well, though some are definitely better than others — especially when it comes to securing your web traffic (in addition to hiding your IP address...
Kristel van Hoof by Kristel van Hoof Updated on September 10, 2024
Is Popcorn Time Safe? Read This Before Using It in 2024
Is Popcorn Time Safe? Read This Before Using It in 2024
Popcorn Time’s official app is malware-free and legal to use — it's just a BitTorrent client with an integrated media player. However, it still can pose a risk to your privacy and security because it’s a peer-to-peer (P2P) shar...
Raven Wu by Raven Wu Updated on September 10, 2024
Is It Safe to Use Airport Wi-Fi? Complete 2024 Guide
Is It Safe to Use Airport Wi-Fi? Complete 2024 Guide
Taking advantage of airport Wi-Fi comes with certain risks. It’s awfully convenient, but accessing public networks like those at airports opens you up to criminals out to steal your information, hack your device, or even transmit...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Updated on September 10, 2024
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe for Online Banking? Full 2024 Guide
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe for Online Banking? Full 2024 Guide
Public Wi-Fi networks are unsafe due to their open nature — anyone can join a public Wi-Fi network. They also often lack encryption, leaving your data exposed and susceptible to interception. This is particularly risky when conduc...
Raven Wu by Raven Wu Updated on September 10, 2024
What Is a Cracked VPN & Is It Safe to Use One in 2024?
What Is a Cracked VPN & Is It Safe to Use One in 2024?
I have never used a cracked VPN and don’t recommend using them. That said, I can see the appeal. Cracked VPNs promise free (or very cheap) access to premium VPN services, which sounds like a great deal to many people, especially t...
Tim Mocan by Tim Mocan Updated on September 10, 2024
What Is Onion Over VPN & How Do You Use It? 2024 Guide
What Is Onion Over VPN & How Do You Use It? 2024 Guide
The Tor network is great for surfing the dark web and enjoying extra security — that’s because it encrypts your data multiple times, and it also prevents all the sites you connect to from seeing your real IP address. That said,...
Tim Mocan by Tim Mocan Updated on September 10, 2024
What Is a VPN & Do I Need One? Complete 2024 Guide
What Is a VPN & Do I Need One? Complete 2024 Guide
I’ve spent many years using, testing, and researching VPNs (virtual private networks), but I know that most people are either new to VPNs or don’t fully understand how they work or why they should use one. I also know it’s hard...
Katarina Glamoslija by Katarina Glamoslija Updated on September 10, 2024
Interview With Ashish Jha Co-Founder and CTO of Bluefire Redteam
Interview With Ashish Jha Co-Founder and CTO of Bluefire Redteam
Ashish Jha, co-founder and CTO of Bluefire Redteam, recently spoke with SafetyDetectives about his journey in the world of cybersecurity and the creation of his company. Passionate about offensive security from a young age, Ashish...
Shauli Zacks by Shauli Zacks Published on September 9, 2024
How to Use NordVPN in China in 2024: Follow These Steps
How to Use NordVPN in China in 2024: Follow These Steps
NordVPN doesn’t work in China. It has obfuscation, which hides your VPN traffic and helps you use the VPN in censorship-heavy regions, but its support reps don’t recommend trying to use the service in that country, as there’s...
Tim Mocan by Tim Mocan Updated on September 9, 2024
How to Cancel ExpressVPN Subscription & Get a Refund in 2024
How to Cancel ExpressVPN Subscription & Get a Refund in 2024
Canceling your ExpressVPN subscription and getting a refund is quick and easy. Below, you’ll find simple guides for how to cancel on iPhone, Android, PC, and Mac devices. All ExpressVPN subscriptions come with a 30-day mone...
Raven Wu by Raven Wu Updated on September 9, 2024