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What does your ISP know about you?

Everything begins with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). They are the central figures in delivering internet connectivity to us all…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

Consumer threats jumped by 83% in 2020, recent findings reveal

According to Atlas VPN analysis, consumer threats jumped by 82.84% in 2020. The most concerning fact is that a few extremely dangerous and multi-purpose malware types sky-rocketed to never-before-seen heights.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

What is data hoarding, and how to declutter your device?

Data hoarding is similar to the physical accumulation of items and goods that offer little to no value. However, in this case, excessive…

PRIVACY | 6 min read

GDPR fines nearly hit 300 million euros in three years

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented in the EU three years ago on May 25th. This legislation aimed to give the residents of the EU more control over their data and privacy. Organizations that violated this regulation were fined appropriately.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

Wardriving threatens vulnerable home networks [Security Tips]

Wardriving means physically cruising around an area or city to find Wi-Fi networks. People involved in war driving typically operate from a…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

What is SSID, and should you change it?

SSID is the name devices see when they scan areas for Wi-Fi networks. Next to these titles, users will notice additional information. For…

PRIVACY | 4 min read

Americans projected to lose over $5 billion to internet crime in 2021

Cybercriminals in America are getting richer. According to the Atlas VPN team’s analysis, Americans are estimated to lose more than $5 billion to internet crime by the end of 2021.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

More than 3 billion internet users now use the Google Chrome browser

Choosing what browser to use is something that every internet user has to do. There are plenty of options to pick from. When choosing, it is essential to make sure your browser has the proper security and privacy settings.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

Cyber sovereignty threatens the open and free internet

Cyber sovereignty is a movement towards domestic internet, when independent countries govern the digital sphere within their borders. It is…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

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