Explaining IPTV principles and benefits

IPTV refers to Internet Protocol television and might be a common term in cord-cutters’ vocabulary. It describes the technology behind…

What does net neutrality mean to you?

Net neutrality is an idea that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should treat all traffic passing their networks equally. It means that…

How and why: price discrimination in e-commerce

Price discrimination refers to retailers manipulating their prices for different segments in the market. Consumer-level information…

How to access .onion websites? And the ones you should

.onion websites do not have a shiny badge of honor due to their connection to the dark web. They are not the typical websites we come across…

What is metadata, and is it safe?

What is metadata exactly? Despite its vague description as “data about data,” metadata is a powerful concept. It can be equally damaging to…

Do you need a VPN at home?

Locked front doors and closed blinds give homeowners a sense of security and privacy. The same reassuring feeling can come from a home VPN…

Busting free VPN myths

Many perceive the free VPN industry as a thorn in their side. As the saying goes: if a service is free, you are the product. Such statements…

What is a pharming attack? Basics and prevention

Pharming pursues the same goal as phishing: to harvest sensitive information, typically exploited for financial gain. However, the tactics…