Tag: internet security

Although you may contend that the main purpose of a virtual private network is to aid you in protecting your online privacy, there are a lot of people who are leveraging a VPN service without exactly knowing what it does. Most people think that VPNs can only help them...

Imagine this. Accessing US Netflix unrestricted Watching BBC’s EPL match of the day, commercial free Surfing the web completely anonymously, without fear of your browsing history being scrutinised by the authorities. Encrypting every keystroke, click and password entered into your applications and browsers. It’s all possible, and it’s remarkably easy. All you...

More than 3.7 billion people use the internet around the world. With so much data being generated, staying safe online has never been more important. Just as there is a range of technology to keep you secure at home, there are several steps you can take to ensure your online presence is...

Of all the apps that you can get on your Android device, a VPN is one that many fail to give much thought to. The reason for that is not far-fetched. For some, it is the stigma behind using such apps – especially in this part of the world. It...

Know Your Customer (KYC) The 'Know Your Customer' Policy, regularly alluded to as 'KYC', is an obligatory structure for all banks and other money-related foundations utilized for client ID process. To agree to global guidelines against tax evasion and psychological oppressor financing, fortified Know Your Customer methods should be executed...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by PSECU, a Pennsylvania-based credit union. Identity theft runs rampant in the U.S. and around the globe. Much of this theft happens via the use of computers. Tech makes life easier in many ways but also presents additional risks. What can users do to reduce the...

CompTIA’s Security+ is a security certification which is well known and respected. An individual with this certification is known to have immense knowledge and expertise in security-related disciplines. On the other hand, Security+ is an entry certification level examination where candidates having at least 2 years of experience in...

Cybersecurity: can we really be safe?: Based on our observation, the answer is no. This is because if a hacker or insider threat wants to get into your network and steal your information they will. The best companies can do is make it as difficult as possible for them to...

Each year, cyber-attacks and data hacks cost small and medium-sized businesses over $2 million a year. While most of these attacks are perpetrated by outside sources, there are instances when the employees a business employs will be responsible for a data breach. This is why monitoring and restricting...

With privacy concerns and breaches, spammers, hackers, and public WiFis lingering everywhere, there are many reasons to consider using a VPN. There are also quite a number of benefits attached to using one (read: VPN). However, depending on factors like features, pricing, and purpose, there's the issue of choosing the...