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.

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…

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.

What is SSID? Guide to find and change network name

SSID is the network name devices see when they scan areas for Wi-Fi. Scans also show whether networks are open to anyone (do not require a…

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.

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.

India, Austria, and US organizations most hit with ransomware

Ransomware attacks are one of the leading cyber threats that organizations have to face. Hackers encrypt essential files and documents, leaving victims with an option to pay the ransom to gain access back or to restore data from backups.

An analysis of the top 10 most cybercrime-ridden states

According to Atlas VPN analysis, the top 10 US states by losses to cybercrime are California, New York, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Colorado. Last year, citizens in these states lost $2.39 billion to various types of internet crime. In the earliest reporting period - 2013, losses reached $327.89 million.