SPI firewall for more sophisticated protection

SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall is a sophisticated variant of the traditional firewall. It is an advanced security mechanism…

US government to spend over $18 billion on cybersecurity

According to Atlas VPN investigation, the US government is set to allocate $18.78 billion for cybersecurity spending in 2021. The Department of Defense (DOD) requested the most funding for cybersecurity purposes by far, with $9.85 billion.

What is vishing? Defend against voice phishing attacks

Vishing or voice phishing are calls from unreliable people posing as trusted individuals or companies. The deceptive phone calls encourage…

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and risks they pose

Cross-site scripting (or XSS) is a sneaky invasion that turns benign and reliable websites into malware transmitters. Typically, hackers…

How to recognize scareware and its alarming tactics

Scareware is one of the sneakiest methods to prey on unwitting users. With bogus alerts and rogue programs, threat actors manipulate people…

Difference between TCP and UDP protocols

TCP and UDP protocols have a pivotal role in data transmission online. UDP is the ideal choice for time-sensitive communications, while the…

46% of C-level executives had been targeted by spyware in 2019

According to data compiled by Atlas VPN, 46% of C-level officers suffered from a spyware attack last year. IT specialists revealed that senior management and C-suite executives are most likely to suffer from a malicious attack within the company.

How to change NAT type on PC and consoles like PS4

Learning how to change NAT type is useful when PS4, Xbox One, or PC cannot join/host multiplayer games.  Network Address Translation (NAT…