Oliver Bennett

Oliver Bennett

Oliver Bennett is a dedicated cyber security content writer with a knack for breaking down intricate cyber topics into accessible and actionable insights.

Articles by Oliver Bennett

Remote desktop over VPN
Remote desktop over VPN
All about VPN 6 min read

Remote Desktop Over VPN: Connect to Your PC From Anywhere Without Risks

Picture this: you finish dinner, open your laptop, and with two clicks you’re steering your office workstation as if you were still at your desk. That’s the promise of a remote desktop over VPN. By wrapping the remote desktop protocol (RDP) in a hardened VPN connection, you dodge port‑scanning bots and coffee‑shop snoops while keeping the experience smooth enough for real work. In the article, we reveal how it works, and give some tips to secure your Internet usage.

What is an open proxy
What is an open proxy
Cybersecurity 6 min read

What is an Open Proxy and Why the “Free Shortcut” Can Cost You Big Time

Most people find out about what is an open proxy after a quick “why is Instagram blocking me?” search or a friend’s tip for cheaper streaming. On paper the idea feels magical: you route your traffic through someone else’s computer, borrow a fresh IP, and walk right past geoblocks without paying a dime. In reality, however, that same shortcut leaves your requests wide open to snoops, malware, and bandwidth‑hungry strangers you will never meet. Read on to find out the potential problems of using an open proxy and a safer alternative for better privacy.

GPS Spoofing
GPS Spoofing
Good to know 5 min read

GPS Spoofing: How Fake Signals Can Twist Every Map You Trust

Imagine opening Google Maps at home and seeing your blue dot drifting across the Atlantic. That nightmare scenario is called GPS spoofing. Attackers broadcast louder, forged GPS signals that drown out the quiet beeps from space. Your phone or car accepts the impostors as real, updates its GPS location, and suddenly you’re sailing in your slippers. In this article, we unpack the whole idea in plain language and tell how to stay private with VeePN.

Are password managers safe
Are password managers safe
Cybersecurity 5 min read

Are Password Managers Safe? Here’s What Really Happens Inside That Vault

You open a new shopping site, the sign-up form blinks, and your brain draws a blank — do you reuse that weak password from 2014 or cook up something impossible to remember? That daily dilemma is why more people turn to a password manager. But the question keeps buzzing: are password managers safe enough to trust with all your passwords and credit-card numbers? Let’s unpack how these tools work, the slips that make headlines, and the smart add-ons that make a good vault even tighter.

Static IP vs Dynamic IP
Static IP vs Dynamic IP
Good to know 8 min read

Static IP vs Dynamic IP: Easy Guide to Picking the Right Address

Every device you own reaches the Internet through a number. That number is an IP address. Sometimes it never changes. Sometimes it flips whenever your modem reboots. Knowing when to stick with the same IP address and when to let it rotate can save you money, cut troubleshooting time, and even strengthen network security. In this guide we’ll break down static IP vs dynamic IP in simple terms, show real‑life cases (from small businesses running web servers to gamers chasing low ping), and help you decide what fits your setup. Then we’ll show how a privacy tool like VeePN gives you the best of both worlds by masking or stabilizing your address when needed.

SSL VPN
SSL VPN
All about VPN 7 min read

SSL VPN: What It Is, Portal vs Tunnel, and When to Use It

Opening a secure session from a hotel, airport lounge, or home office shouldn’t feel like launching a space shuttle. A SSL VPN lets remote users reach a corporate network through a familiar web browser, riding the same HTTPS channel you use to check email or banking. That simplicity made SSL/TLS‑based remote access explode alongside hybrid work. In this article we’ll break down how SSL VPNs operate, the difference between a SSL portal VPN and a SSL tunnel VPN, how they compare with an IPsec VPN, where attackers have recently gone after edge appliances, and how a modern service like VeePN can extend protection across all your traffic.

What Is a Burner Account
What Is a Burner Account
Digital privacy 6 min read

What Is a Burner Account and How to Keep It Truly Anonymous

Opening a secret handle is like slipping on sunglasses to walk through a crowded plaza. People hope no one connects their side posts to a true identity, main account, or everyday personal accounts. Folks spin up burner accounts to join niche communities, test a social media account idea, talk through sensitive topics, separate personal and professional lives, or dodge harassment tied to a real name. Others twist these alt accounts into fake accounts for spam or malicious activities. In this article, we break down what is a burner account, where privacy cracks form, real‑world examples, and how to use tools like VeePN to maintain anonymity when your digital split life matters.

How Do Privacy Screens Work
How Do Privacy Screens Work
Digital privacy 5 min read

How Do Privacy Screens Work and Why You Might Need One

Opening your laptop at a café feels harmless until the person at the next table zooms in on your bank dashboard. A privacy screen protector keeps those curious eyes from turning into full‑blown visual hacking, which is a threat that succeeds in 91 % of attempts, according to a 3M‑backed study.  Below, we will answer the question, “How do privacy screens...

What is a Fake Antivirus
What is a Fake Antivirus
Cybersecurity 5 min read

What is a Fake Antivirus? How to Spot One Before it Hijacks Your PC? 

A rogue security pop‑up screams “Remove 5,000 viruses now!” You click, pay, and nothing improves. It’s because the “helper” you installed was the rogue antivirus program or infection itself. That, in a nutshell, is what is a fake antivirus. These scams pose as antivirus software, but behind the shiny dashboard sits malicious software built to steal data or demand money. Below you’ll see how crooks craft the illusion, the warning signs most people miss, and why a privacy-first VPN like VeePN shrinks their attack surface.

Webcam rips
Webcam rips
Digital privacy 5 min read

Webcam Rips: What They Are, How They Happen, and How to Stop Them

Hidden cameras used to be spy-movie props. Today they sit inside everyday laptops and phones, waiting for the wrong click to turn them against you. Webcam rips are unauthorized recordings snatched from hacked cameras. They usually flood pirate forums within hours, damaging reputations and bank balances alike.  In early 2025 the FBI warned that HiatusRAT operators were scanning home cameras...

VPN Concentrator
VPN Concentrator
All about VPN 6 min read

VPN Concentrator: The Guide for Stress-free Secure Connectivity

Big companies do not live in one building anymore. Designers push giant files from cafés, accountants login from home, and branch offices swap data all day. A VPN concentrator sits at company headquarters (or in a data center) and makes sure every one of those remote users' connections stays private and organized. In this article, we break down the whole idea of VPN concentrators, share real security stories, and show how VeePN can give the same protection without a room full of hardware.