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How to delete Twitter account? Full guide for you

Deciding to delete Twitter account can prove more challenging than expected. In general, Twitter can facilitate meaningful experiences, but…

HOW-TO | 4 min read

What is cybersquatting? Avoid sites imitating brands

Cybersquatting is an unauthorized registration and use of domain names linked to protected trademarks or people. People execute domain…

PRIVACY | 6 min read

Revealed: Top 10 educational iOS apps that collect the most personal data

Educational apps are popular year-round, but they come in especially handy with the start of the school season. However, while they might benefit your or your kids' learning , they might harm your privacy. To help mobile users understand what information such apps collect, the Atlas VPN team decided to investigate the privacy of popular educational apps.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

What is antivirus software, and how can it help?

Antivirus software is a security program invented to defend devices against malware and viruses. Its advanced scanners can silently examine…

PRIVACY | 6 min read

What is svchost.exe? Is it a virus?

A svchost.exe or Service Host file is a legitimate system process in the Windows operating system. However, users tend to confuse it with a…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

Meaning of salting passwords for your accounts

Salting passwords is a process of adding random data sequences to passwords. It guarantees unique output for identical passwords and…

PRIVACY | 4 min read

Enjoy more privacy on Linux with Atlas VPN

We have launched the Atlas VPN service for the Linux operating system. VPN for Linux comes with the state-of-the-art WireGuard® protocol and specialty servers

PRODUCT UPDATES | 2 min read

Can PDFs have viruses and infect devices?

Can PDFs have viruses? Yes, they can if attackers taint such documents with malicious code. Despite their benign appearance, PDFs can be a…

PRIVACY | 4 min read

Over 45% of Gen Zers are victims of cyberbullying

Bullying has been a part of us for ages. The youngest generation started using computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices to threaten or harass others. According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, nearly 46% of Gen Zers are victims of cyberbullying.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

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