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7 Bitcoin Scams to Watch Out For: Examples and How to Avoid
7 Bitcoin Scams to Watch Out For: Examples and How to Avoid
Cryptocurrency 13 min read

7 Bitcoin Scams to Watch Out For: Examples and How to Avoid

Bitcoin is famous for its ups and downs. In 2021, it surged to a record-breaking price of nearly $67 thousand, followed by a dramatic drop to less than $30 thousand in 2022. However, despite this yo-yo effect, BTC remains the most stable and popular digital token in the crypto world. And unfortunately, traders and investors are not the only ones keeping a close eye on the BTC price. Scammers, hackers, and other malicious actors come up with all new ways of compromising users' security and gaining access to their crypto wallets. Want to keep your funds safe and protect yourself from fraud? Keep reading this article to learn the most common Bitcoin scams and what you can do to avoid them.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Aug 28
Super Bowl Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself from Online Threats
Super Bowl Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself from Online Threats
Cybersecurity 13 min read

Super Bowl Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself from Online Threats

Super Bowl is probably the most, when not the most anticipated sporting event, bringing to screen millions of football fans in the US and all over the world. In fact, the final playoff game of the season is on the top of the American sports calendar, which makes it an unofficial national holiday. Last year, 99.8 million Americans watched the...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Aug 15
iPhone Calendar Virus
iPhone Calendar Virus
Cybersecurity 9 min read

iPhone Calendar Virus: How to Get Rid of It

Imagine that instead of reminding you about your friends’ birthdays and important business meetings, your iPhone calendar starts to deliver spam messages. Fake security alerts, intrusive ads, and “free money” offers distract you every hour. What could be more annoying? Moreover, these notifications do not just cause discomfort, but pose a real threat to your cybersecurity. Once you click on a provided link (even by accident when trying to turn it off), you will be redirected to a malicious website. And then, hackers will steal your private data in the blink of an eye. Wondering how to avoid such an outcome? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading this article to learn how to get rid of an iPhone calendar virus forever.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Aug 2
How to Stop Browser Tracking
How to Stop Browser Tracking
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Cross-site Tracking: What It Is and How To Stop It in Your Browser

Harvesting user data has become the norm for many businesses that operate online. Tracking activity, monitoring browsing habits, and collecting user data are common practices, and preventing cross-site trackers and other privacy-violating tactics can take  some effort. Fortunately, with the right tools and know-how, you can effectively block most tracking attempts.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Aug 1
block spam calls iOS
block spam calls iOS
Cybersecurity 9 min read

How to Block Spam Calls On iPhone: Essential Tips and Tricks

Spam calls are not only annoying but also dangerous for your security. In fact, Americans lost a total of $29.8 billion in 2021 because of phone scams. Even iPhone owners, who use the most secure smartphones out there, have become an easy target for scammers, telemarketers, and prankers. But even though your iPhone can be attacked by fraud calls, it doesn’t mean you can’t protect it. There are some tried and true ways to safeguard your iPhone from unwanted scam calls. Read on to learn how to block spam calls on iPhone for good.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Aug 1
What Is UPnP, And Does It Have Any Security Risk?
What Is UPnP, And Does It Have Any Security Risk?
Cybersecurity 8 min read

What Is UPnP, And Does It Have Any Security Risk?

UPnP is a convenient method to establish auto-connections across your local network, from your smartphone and PC to smart TV, game console, and security cameras. The convenience of UPnP is obvious – you won’t have to reconfigure your router every time you connect a new gadget. Still, this protocol comes with significant security pitfalls one shouldn‘t neglect. Keep reading to learn what UPnP is, what risks it involves, and how to prevent them.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Jul 31
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How do I know if my Facebook account has been hacked
How do I know if my Facebook account has been hacked
Cybersecurity 5 min read

How Do I Know if My Facebook Account Has Been Hacked

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms on Earth. Along with that, it is one of the most vulnerable ones. It is highly adored by hackers. One day, you might be surprised to find out that you cannot log in to your account. You don’t give it a clue of what happened and wrack your brains on what to do. If you have no idea whether your Facebook account has suffered from a hackers’ attack and want to make sure and improve the situation, check the guide below and find out all you need to know about it.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Jul 26
Global Outage: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Machines – Key Information and Solutions
Global Outage: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Machines – Key Information and Solutions
Cybersecurity 5 min read

Global Outage: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Machines – Key Information and Solutions

On July 18, 2024, an update rolled out by cybersecurity service CrowdStrike caused a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that affected thousands of Windows devices globally. According to multiple sources, the servers and PCs of banks, airline companies, TV broadcasters, and other businesses have gone offline and can’t restart at all. Find out the latest details about CrowdStrike issue and the outage that has shaken the world.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Jul 22
What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?
What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?
Cybersecurity 9 min read

What Is SMB and How to Use It Safely?

Do you know what lies behind the seamless flow of data from one device to another? Enter Server Message Block (SMB), the unsung hero of data transfer. This powerful protocol sets the rules for your device to send and receive information with ease. But what exactly is SMB and how does it work? Read on to find out.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Jul 18
How to Block websites on Chrome
How to Block websites on Chrome
Cybersecurity 9 min read

How to Block Websites on Chrome: 7 Easy Methods for Secure Web Browsing

Surfing the web is always an adventure. You can face numerous threats online like phishing, malware, scams, inappropriate content and so on. As these threats keep evolving and hackers are becoming smarter, safeguarding your family and yourself from these risks is a wise decision. If you’re using Google Chrome as your web browser, we’ve got good news for you: there are 7 proven methods on how to block websites on Chrome. In this article, we’ll describe each of them and share with you an extra pro tip on how to advance your cyber security even further.

VeePN Research Lab
Jul 9
How to Identify a Fake Text Message: 6 Red Flags to Watch Out For
How to Identify a Fake Text Message: 6 Red Flags to Watch Out For
Cybersecurity 9 min read

How to Identify a Fake Text Message: 6 Red Flags to Watch Out For 

Around 2.8 million people filed reports about being scammed with fake text messages, with 25% of the reports mentioning a serious financial loss. These numbers mean only one thing: fraudsters are getting smarter and keep inventing more sophisticated ways of tricking innocent people into scams. For that reason, knowing how to identify a fake text message is an essential cyber security skill you should learn. In this article, we’ll describe the main signs of a scam text message and provide tips on how to protect yourself against fraudsters’ dirty manipulations.

VeePN Research Lab
Jul 4
Is WeChat Safe
Is WeChat Safe
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Is WeChat Safe? Evaluating Security and Privacy Risks

With over 1.2 billion active users, WeChat offers a wide range of services under one hood, including messaging, live streaming, gaming, mobile banking, and a lot more. But the more features the application has, the higher data security risks are. So it’s difficult to say whether WeChat is safe enough. To make you feel more confident before using WeChat, we’ve reviewed the app’s security measures and prepared a list of useful tips to help you enjoy this app without risks to your privacy.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Jul 3
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