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If you’ve ever opened an encryption settings menu and seen “Twofish,” it can feel like a random option nobody talks about. But Twofish encryption has a real story. It was built by well-known cryptographers (including Bruce Schneier) and made it all the way to the final stage of the AES competition. In other words, it nearly became the world’s default “serious” cipher. In this guide, we’ll break down what the Twofish encryption algorithm actually is, how it works without drowning you in math, where it’s used today, and what “secure” really means in 2026. Near the end, we’ll also show how a VPN like VeePN can help protect the stuff encryption alone does not cover, like network visibility and traffic leaks.

Kids like BeReal because it feels simple. No endless edits, no perfect highlights, just a BeReal photo once a day at a random time. But “simple” does not automatically mean BeReal safe. In this guide, we will break down how the BeReal app works, the real potential dangers, and what parents need to know before a child taps “sign up.” We will also show how a VPN like VeePN can add extra privacy at the end.

If you’ve ever asked what Unified Threat Management is, you’re probably trying to make security feel less like duct-taping ten different apps together. In plain terms, Unified Threat Management is a “many defenses in one box” approach. Instead of buying and managing multiple security tools separately, you run one stack that covers the basics from a single place. In this article, we’ll break down how a Unified Threat Management solution works, what it usually includes, where it fits next to cloud options, and how to avoid common mistakes. You’ll also know how a VPN like VeePN can help users protect their connection and reduce everyday risks.

A UPS scam email usually hits when you’re busy, tired, or actually waiting on a delivery. It’s an email claiming there’s an issue with your UPS package, your package delivery, or your UPS account. The goal is simple: push us into immediate action before we think. This guide breaks down the most common UPS scams, shows what they look like in real life, and gives clear steps to avoid fraud. We’ll also share how to verify things through the official UPS website, how to contact UPS directly, and how tools like VeePN can support better online safety later in the article.

Imagine being the victim of a sinister crime that’s going on right behind your back – someone is using your identity to get a job or collect benefits – possibly for years. This is called employment identity theft, a type of identity theft where someone uses your personal details such as your Social Security number or other sensitive info to...

You've probably received an email at some point claiming to be from Apple - warning you about a dodgy login, a billing problem or a mysterious subscription change - and if so, you're not the only one. These messages might look pretty convincing but Apple phishing emails are some of the most common forms of cybercrime out there - and they're targeting millions of users every year. These emails are a type of attack designed to steal your personal details by tricking you into handing over sensitive info. In this guide we'll show you how to spot fake Apple emails, understand how scammers manage to mimic official Apple comms, how to respond safely and how to protect yourself online using VeePN - a top-notch VPN that blocks threats before they even reach your inbox. Just remember that sharing your details online leaves you exposed to online scams which can then be used to launch phishing attacks.