76% of companies globally suffered service downtime in the past year

Outages caused by cyberattacks and server or network hacks can result in corrupted, damaged, or stolen data. Downtime can quickly convert into negative customer reviews and a ruined business image. Repeated outages can lead to dissatisfied customers.

Government-targeted DDoS attacks surge by over 1,800% in 2021

Nowadays, governments worldwide face the challenge of protecting their cyberspace in addition to their physical borders. Online presence creates an additional attack surface that can be used in coordinated attacks, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

How to run a VPN speed test

A VPN speed test is the easiest way to check how a VPN affects your internet performance. After all, a common misconception involving VPNs…

Blockchain hackers stole nearly $1.3 billion in Q1 2022

Despite the cryptocurrency price slump at the start of the year, cybercriminals were not resting at all. Attacks on various crypto projects and ecosystems brought millions of dollars to hackers and scammers.

Find a port number for programs and processes [Guide]

Programs, apps, and procedures rely on a unique port number for a smooth-running data flow. A simple explanation would be to depict the…

Conversation hijacking doubles in 2021

Analysis by Atlas VPN reveals that conversation hijacking attacks more than doubled in 2021 surging from 5,106 in Q1 2021 to 12,606 in Q4 2021, representing a growth of 147% for the period.

Dangerous cyber attack kits cost less than $50 on the dark web

While cyber attacks can wreak havoc on victims' devices and may end up costing a fortune to combat, the prices of the tools to carry out these attacks are shockingly low.

Cryptominers were the most-common malware family in 2021

Malware comes in many different types, and each works in a unique way to achieve its objective. However, all malware belongs to malicious software type and is actively working against your best interest.