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A record 2 million phishing sites reported in 2020, highest in a decade

The year 2020 was a rollercoaster ride. With people shifting to remote work due to the pandemic, cybercriminals saw this as an opportunity and became more active than ever.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

Stay safe during your next online shopping spree

Online shopping is the shortest route for some retail therapy. Despite the comfort, near-endless selection, and speedy deliveries, digital…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

Blockchain hackers stole $3.8 billion in 122 attacks throughout 2020

The year 2020 was challenging for cybersecurity and the world in general. The global pandemic did not only threaten our physical health but also gave way to a new wave of cyberattacks endangering our digital lives.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

Unblock access to social media with a VPN for Facebook

Hit a wall when trying to access Facebook? Do not call it a day just yet. A VPN for Facebook is the secret weapon you can use to blast…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

App Development Security is the most wanted cybersecurity skill in 2021

According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, the fastest-growing cybersecurity skill in 2021 is Application Development Security. The demand for this competence is determined to rise by 164% in five years.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

How to increase Wi-Fi speed

Wondering how to increase Wi-Fi speed is normal, especially after noticing odd connection glitches here and there. After entertainment and…

HOW-TO | 6 min read

How to recognize a fake website

A fake website trend agitates even the seasoned techies. Scammers can build lookalikes of crowd-pleasing and trending platforms. Fraudulent…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

What is a default gateway?

A default gateway is a real trooper of your network. It deals with the smooth delivery of packets outside the original network. Once you…

PRIVACY | 4 min read

What is a subnet mask, and how to find it?

A subnet mask resembles an ordinary Internet Protocol address, consisting of 32 bits separated into four octets. Another way of depicting…

HOW-TO | 6 min read

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