Number of DDoS attacks globally hit record heights in Q3 2021

Data presented by Atlas VPN reveals that the total number of DDoS attacks climbed by roughly 24% in Q3 2021, reaching record levels globally. Also, the total number of smart attacks (sophisticated DDoS attacks that are frequently targeted) increased by 31%.

WireGuard — a fast, modern, and secure VPN protocol now on Atlas VPN

As our team always strives to go hand in hand with the most current advancements in both the technology and security fields, we're introducing support for WireGuard® — the latest and most advanced VPN protocol on the market.

Social media attacks increased by 83% year-to-date

Now more than ever, threat actors rely on several attack channels to steal from customers and harm businesses. As more people are starting to use social media, cybercriminals see it as another opportunity to benefit.

Over 60% of global ransomware attacks are directed at the US and UK

Criminals use ransomware as a weapon to damage businesses or countries' cybersecurity and obtain critical information. Since the United States is one of the most powerful countries, it is a perfect target to launch cyberattacks.

24% of Americans share work passwords with people outside the organization

Data presented by Atlas VPN reveals that 24.39% of Americans share work passwords with people outside of their workplace.

Microsoft, Cloudflare, and Google emerge as the most spam-friendly Internet Service Providers

Unsolicited electronic communication, known as spam, at best is annoying, however, at worse can pose many dangers. While the spam issue is as old as the internet itself, to this day, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have done very little to prevent spammers operating from their networks.

Millennials and Gen Z members are the least likely to report cybercrime

Elderly individuals are usually thought to be the ones who have less experience with modern technologies and are more vulnerable to cybercrime online. However, as new findings suggest, that might be completely false.

Browsers with the best (and worst) privacy

What are the qualifications for a privacy-focused browser? Mainly, users assume such programs are capable of fending off intrusive practices…