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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Get an ExpressVPN Free Trial: Works in 2024
On Android or iOS mobile devices, you can try ExpressVPN free for 7 days and get access to all of its features. You can test the speeds, security features, and streaming capabilities of the best VPN on the market completely ri...
How to Disable Avast Antivirus: 2024 Guide for PC & Mac
Temporarily disabling an antivirus like Avast can be harmful if done improperly. You have to make sure you’re doing it safely — otherwise, you can leave yourself vulnerable to viruses or interrupt ongoing programs in ways that...