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Is Popcorn Time Safe? Read This Before Using It in 2025
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...
Is It Safe to Use Airport Wi-Fi? Complete 2025 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 2025 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 2025?
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? 2025 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 2025 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 Cancel ExpressVPN Subscription & Get a Refund in 2025
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 Watch Disney+ From Anywhere in 2025
A VPN is the best way to securely watch Disney+. It’s an app that encrypts your traffic, making it unreadable, so nobody will know what you’re watching on Disney+.
VPNs change your IP address, which reveals your general loc...
How to Watch BBC iPlayer From Anywhere in 2025
The best way to securely watch BBC iPlayer content is with a VPN. VPNs encrypt your traffic, making it unreadable to third parties, so nobody, not even your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will be able to see what you’re watchin...