The governmental bodies of both nations warn that compromised routers can be used in future cyber attacks. On Monday, the United States and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement, alleging that hackers linked to the Russian government have gained access to routers across the globe, with the purpose of …
Read More »EU ‘Recommends’ 1 Hour Takedown on Terrorist Content
The EU expects that internet platforms remove terrorist and illegal content within the hour of its posting. If companies fail to comply with recommendations, the Commission will take legal action. Critics fear this rule could lead to censorship and other unintended consequences. Voluntary adherence, or Else The EU has announced …
Read More »VPN provider AnchorFree Subject to Excessive Government Scrutiny
One of the largest providers of VPNs (short for Virtual Private Networks) in the U.S., AnchorFree, recently published the transparency report for the current year, 2017. This report details all the legal pathways that governmental authorities used for requesting client data in each country. What is remarkable about this particular …
Read More »Net Neutrality Repeal announced by the FCC – The Aftermath and Impact on VPNs and Torrent Providers
VPN provider FindVPN.com has seen a significant surge in searches for safe Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for torrenting since last week. This is the effect of multiple causes. The first one is Austria’s recent ruling that ISPs (short for Internet Service Providers) are forced to block The Pirate Bay and …
Read More »NHS to Sign Up Computer Hackers to Fortify its Online Systems
Experts have warned that a cyber attack far worse the Wannacry will hit the UK within the next five years. NHS Digital, the computer company behind the NHS in the UK aims to protect the sensitive information of is patients by forking out £20 million for an IT contract. Through …
Read More »OpenVPN Issues a Warning to Small Businesses
The costly expense of recovering from a data breach can be avoided by simply looking for safer alternatives while using the internet. OpenVPN, Inc. has issued a warning to all small businesses, for them to get their online security ready for Small Business Saturday. According to OpenVPN CEO, Francis Dinha …
Read More »Skype and Other Services Removed from App Store – Apple Confirms
The tech giant confirmed that the removal of the apps related to the company’s adherence to strict local laws. Technology giant Apple has removed several apps including Skype from its app store in China. This comes after the country’s government pointed to violations of local laws. Skype is Microsoft Corp’s …
Read More »Researchers Predict an Explosion of VPN by 2022
Many users have already switched to VPN and it is quickly becoming the world’s go-to security tool for browsing content online. You do not need to be an expert to know that the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) is on the increase. But, according to a new report released …
Read More »Malicious Terdot Attacks Social Media, Email and Financial Services to Get Your Details
The Trojan predominately attacks users of Canadian financial websites and it is likely that the perpetrators behind Terdot have links to Russia. Many have said that calling Terdot malware a banking Trojan is the same as calling your computer a calculator. While it, in fact, is a banking Trojan, Terdot …
Read More »Canadians Worry About their Online Data – CIRA
While many citizens are concerned about their online privacy many do not know what happens to their data once it leaves Canada. The results of a new survey suggest that concerns in Canada over online privacy is at an all-time high. And, citizens have said that surveillance by the USA’s …
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