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How a transparent proxy regulates your browsing
A transparent proxy operates differently than a conventional proxy server. The traditional intermediary is a gateway that facilitates…
Is hotel Wi-Fi safe?
Free hotel Wi-Fi is an amenity that guests expect to have during their stays. Besides comfortable accommodations, locations, and sightseeing…
What is the MAC address, how to find and protect it?
MAC address, the hard-coded sequence linked to every network adapter, is essential for simultaneous and smooth networking. All gadgets…
What is DNS hijacking? How it reroutes to fake sites
DNS hijacking refers to attacks that force DNS queries to get resolved incorrectly. This attack aims to lead users to fake and malicious…
Software M&A deals hit over $3 billion in Q2, 2020
According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN research team, the total monetary value of software M&A deals reached $3 billion USD during the…
Account takeover with SIM swapping and defenses against it
SIM swapping is an infuriating attack, involving deceit and call center employees. Con artists contact mobile providers and use convincing…
270 million malware attacks registered in the first quarter of 2020
Malware is dangerous as it can disrupt, disable, or take control of the users’ computer systems. Malware has evolved over the years and comes with different functionality depending on the goals of the cybercriminal.
IPv4 vs. IPv6 showdown: understand their difference
IPv4 vs. IPv6 defines a significant change in today’s internet. Although this debate and shift have been relevant for a while, some are not…
How to unblock YouTube content unavailable in your region
The options to unblock YouTube content are relevant to thousands of people as we all want to have equal access rights online. For some…
