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VPN vs. Tor: learn which to choose and when

VPN vs. Tor is a showdown between two security and privacy-oriented solutions. While they carry similar goals, their paths to achieving them…

PRIVACY | 6 min read

Oppenheimer and Indian films lead August internet trends

In August 2023, Wikipedia pageview data provided insight into some of the hottest online trends.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

The most common AliExpress scams and how to avoid them

AliExpress scams can ruin your efforts to find a bargain on this online retail service. Although AliExpress is known for cheaper buying…

HOW-TO | 5 min read

What is the Blowfish encryption method and is it crackable?

Blowfish is a symmetric-key encryption algorithm. Designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993, Blowfish is an attempt to improve upon older cipher…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

What is an IPSec VPN? IPSec protocol explained

An IPSec VPN is a Virtual Private Network service using IPSec as its security protocol. Its addition to online communications helps secure…

PRIVACY | 6 min read

What are the RC4, RC5, and RC6 algorithms?

RC1, RC2, RC4, RC5, and RC6 are RC algorithms categorized as symmetric-key encryption methods. Each RC algorithm differs, and various use…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

80% of education providers hit with ransomware last year, Biden administration responds

As the 2023 academic year kicks off, schools across the globe are facing an escalating cybersecurity crisis, the Atlas VPN team reports. Data shows the education sector is the most targeted industry by cybercriminals, primarily motivated by the high percentage of schools choosing to pay the ransom.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

Employee Spotlight: Head of Product Marketing Gabrielė Petkauskė

Today, we have the pleasure of uncovering the journey of Gabrielė Petkauskė, the Head of Product Marketing at Atlas VPN.

MEET THE TEAM | 4 min read

What is the International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)?

The IDEA algorithm is an encryption option for converting plain text data into unreadable format. It is a symmetric-key block cipher…

PRIVACY | 3 min read

What is DES? Understanding Data Encryption Standard

DES (Data Encryption Standard) is an encryption algorithm experts consider outdated. It is a symmetric key block cipher, applying the same…

PRIVACY | 3 min read

What is AES? Advanced Encryption Standard explained

What is AES, and what part does it play in VPN functionality? AES, or Advanced Encryption Standard, is the algorithm used to encrypt and…

PRIVACY | 4 min read

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