Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

This type of activity was susceptible to online eavesdropping many years ago, but everyday internet connections have become far more secure in the past decade. That said, it’s inspiring to see that 41% of people “download or install a VPN” to provide an extra level of security when browsing on public Wi-Fi.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the title of this post, keep in mind the keyword is may; as a forewarning, this is not a post that definitively says you must use a VPN regardless of the circumstances… because that is simply not true. From a privacy lens, VPNs are niche tools - once some criteria are met, they can prove useful in some circumstances.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Understanding Data Privacy: Keeping Your Data Secure IdentityIQ With the rise of online platforms, social media, and e-commerce, personal information has become more vulnerable to mishandling and exploitation. Data privacy is the cornerstone of helping protect your personal information from unauthorized access or exposure.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Data Privacy Week (Jan. Whether youre browsing online as a consumer or running a business, data privacy is paramount in an environment where cyber threats can lurk around every corner. In the spirit of Data Privacy Week, here are six ideas to help you protect yourselfand your data: 1.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers. Packet Sniffing This method allows hackers to capture data packets flying through unencrypted networks and analyze them at their leisure. Be cautious if you see two Wi-Fi networks with similar names.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both popular VPNs for individuals and home office setups. Surfshark is a highly affordable solution with many useful features for basic and advanced VPN needs. ExpressVPN offers strong security and privacy for customers who are willing to pay more for a quality solution. 5 Security and privacy: 4.7/5

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. Parental controls: A good feature for families, Norton’s controls allow parents to set internet time limits for children and filter the web content they can see. McAfee Premium adds data cleanup features. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

On the 6th of December 2018, a law that is a direct attack on internet users’ privacy was agreed to by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The amendment forces all companies, even VPN providers, to collect and give away confidential user data if the police demand it.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Internet segmentation Amid growing geopolitical tensions, some web resources have blocked users from certain countries and regions. Whichever the reason, this leads to the segmentation of the internet, which damages the availability of information. There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Visit Microsoft Defender Pros & Cons Pros Cons Free Limited advanced features Integration with windows No VPN feature Automatic updates Only supports Windows Key Features Real-time threat protection: Microsoft Defender actively monitors your system for viruses, malware, and other threats. It supports Windows OS only. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Have we lost the fight for data privacy? For months, JusTalk messages were accessible to everyone on the Internet. For months, JusTalk messages were accessible to everyone on the Internet. Cisco VPN routers are vulnerable to remote control. Lock and Code S03E16. Update now!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Internet fraudsters usually leave a trail of breadcrumbs whenever they visit websites through specific IP addresses. As a result, the number of people using these technologies to camouflage themselves online has grown, both regular internet users and people looking to scam others. They can use a coffee shop or library for free WiFi.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Organizations that are considering enhancing IAM also note the challenges that accompany the virtual private network (VPN) model. A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. While VPNs create a trusted zone, they have their own set of vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations. IoT Vulnerabilities: With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the number of IoT-related cyber attacks is expected to increase by 25% in 2024.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to snoop on your data or intercepts your traffic. As with any software, it is vitally important to update your VPN with any new patches that become available.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Your name and city are enough to run a comprehensive internet search. Everything you post is open to the internet – including the vacation photos you uploaded that morning. For example, secure your home with alarms, and your internet connection with a top-rated VPN. This helps build a safer and more protected internet.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 7, 2024

Another way of gathering information is through public records, such as voter registration, birth certificates, marriage licenses, census data, and divorce records. The Internet is also a rich source of information. Data Sharing and Data Privacy Tools You should also limit what you share online.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

Adding to the complexity are bring your own device (BYOD) policies, the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). This NAC tool is built to enforce adaptive policies for wireless, wired or VPN accessed devices based on in-depth contextual analysis. Get an in-depth look at HPE Aruba ClearPass.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy.

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SiteLock

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

According to the International Data Corporation, by 2025 nearly 56 billion devices will be connected to the internet throughout the world. Secure Socket Layer (SSL): This security protocol provides privacy, authentication, and integrity to all network communications. million in 2018 to 15.4 million in 2023.

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McAfee

MAY 20, 2021

The terms ‘ data sovereignty’ , ‘ data residency’ and ‘ data localization’ are a source of confusion for most people. They are effectively three degrees of a single concept: how data privacy impacts cross-border data flows. 8] Let’s take for instance the use of a VPN to protect privacy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

Institutional distrust The public believe that the biggest threats to their privacy right now are AI models, companies, governments, and, well, pretty much every single interaction they have with the internet at large. They may have a point. Another 26% said they stopped using a fertility/period tracking app.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

They continuously send and receive data via the internet and can be the easiest way for a hacker to access your home network. At the very least, we can ensure that we never send insecure data via the internet by taking the following three steps: Secure Each Individual Device. Secure Your Network with a VPN.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Transport Layer Security (TLS), also called  Secure Sockets Layer  (SSL), is a security protocol that encrypts data exchanged between two points on the internet (e.g., TLS is essential for protecting sensitive customer data and business-critical information. a web server and a browser). while the server supports TLS 1.3.

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Google Security

JANUARY 29, 2025

Additional protection against social engineering attacks: Scammers may manipulate users into disabling Play Protect during calls to download malicious Internet-sideloaded apps. This ensures apps can only access the data they truly need, and users can always grant permissions back if necessary.

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