Your IP:
Your Location:
Your Status:

Online Security and Privacy News

Nasa hacked raspberry PI
Nasa hacked raspberry PI
Cybersecurity 4 min read

NASA was hacked with Raspberry Pi — everything you should know

Without a doubt, most people associate NASA with advanced space technology. It is impossible to talk about the conquest of space if you do not guarantee advanced science and reliable security. But it is important to understand that there are no absolutely invulnerable companies when it comes to the devices connected to their infrastructure and the overall risk this creates. And if you haven’t heard about it yet, then you should know that in 2018 NASA was hacked. The shocking fact is that the hackers used a tiny Raspberry Pi computer that cost only $25.

Updated: Dec 28
Main Online Gaming Security Threats and Ways to Avoid Them
Main Online Gaming Security Threats and Ways to Avoid Them
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Main Online Gaming Security Threats and Ways to Avoid Them

Previously, gaming online on modern online gaming platforms and other gaming platforms was considered an activity for kids and teenagers only. But time changes rapidly, and online gaming has become a really popular activity for people of all ages. We bet you play at least one online game. You probably utilize a gaming console, a PC, or your smartphone as...

Updated: Dec 28
Am I Being Throttled? How Сan I Stop This Right Now?
Am I Being Throttled? How Сan I Stop This Right Now?
Good to know 13 min read

Am I Being Throttled? How Do You Stop This Right Now?

Think about when you are sitting on the Internet, watching the Netflix series, or playing an online game. Then inexplicably, your internet pores. Your internet is slow or to be more specific, your connection speed has been slackened. You may be thinking that it is your router, or maybe your neighbors are stealing your bandwidth. There might be, but the other general cause of such poor speed of the internet is internet throttling. Throttling is also annoying as some users are not even aware of this act. Continue further to learn ways of determining whether you are being throttled by your ISP and what action you can take to stop it. ISPs can throttle any site or service they want, including live streaming, gaming, high-def video, downloading, and torrenting - basically, anything that's data-intensive.

Updated: Dec 26
Good to know 5 min read

Time to Use the Internet Health Test For Your Benefits

You know this struggle when the connection speed is bad. You can’t do anything online and simply try to download the next page over Wi-Fi. There are lots of things you can ignore. But issues with the internet connection are very annoying, and you can’t close your eyes on them. To check the connection, you should know if your internet use is healthy. Let’s see how you can check it at ease.

Updated: Dec 26
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Bluetooth Vulnerabilities: How Dangerous Is It to Use?

Bluetooth devices surround you – smart home devices, speakers, headphones, fitness trackers, and other Bluetooth enabled devices all utilize this connectivity system. Your information is shared by them with the web and one another through wireless communication. Where there is information, there will always be hackers who wait to steal it. Let’s figure out whether Bluetooth is unsafe or not.

Updated: Dec 26
Better to Prevent: What Is a Browser Hijacker?
Better to Prevent: What Is a Browser Hijacker?
Cybersecurity 8 min read

Better to Prevent: What Is a Browser Hijacker?

Browsers are our gateway to the wild, wild web. But sometimes browsers can act wild wild themselves. Seeing a strange search engine instead of your homepage in your Internet browser? Or lots of annoying ads all over the page? Yeah, your browser might have been hijacked. Read along to find out all about browser hijackers.    What is a browser hijacker?...

Updated: Dec 24
Promo
Make an informed decision
Keep your personal data private. Protect yourself with VeePN
Get VeePN Now
30-day money-back guarantee
SDP vs VPN: The Difference Defined
SDP vs VPN: The Difference Defined
All about VPN 11 min read

SDP vs VPN: The Difference Defined

Many businesses migrated to the cloud recent years, a workforce became more flexible, elaborate networks appeared. But…cyberthreats evolved as well. That’s why network security is paramount today (not that it wasn’t earlier, but now it’s especially critical). And, luckily, there are various modern approaches, like a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and a Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP). Both solutions have been helping...

Updated: Dec 24
Chat GPT Blocked Italy. Here’s How You Can Regain Access
Chat GPT Blocked Italy. Here’s How You Can Regain Access
Good to know 9 min read

Chat GPT Blocked Italy. Here’s How You Can Regain Access

Back in April 2023, Italy briefly banned ChatGPT over privacy and data protection concerns, becoming the first Western country to take such a step. The service came back after it was changed by OpenAI later but the case has triggered a broader discussion regarding AI, GDPR, and the utilization of our data. But what was it about in Italy, why did regulators intervene and what can you do when ChatGPT (or other artificial intelligence applications) is blocked in your country once again? It would be good to take that ban as it is and why that is so and how to prevent losing access in case of geo-restrictions.

Updated: Dec 23
Global Outage: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Machines – Key Information and Solutions
Global Outage: CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Machines – Key Information and Solutions
Cybersecurity 13 min read

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

In mid-July 2024, a critical software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to a notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that crippled thousands of Microsoft Windows machines across the globe. The far-reaching impact of the CrowdStrike fiasco, which made headlines in major news outlets like the New York Times, had a knock-on effect of bringing critical systems to a grinding halt in multiple industry sectors. The incident exposed the risks of pushing software updates without thorough quality assurance - and that's exactly what happened with the faulty software update pushed by CrowdStrike on July 19, 2024. Microsoft reckons that a staggering 8.5 million Windows devices were impacted, and the damage to the global economy is thought to be in the tens of billions of dollars - no less than $10 billion. The outage had far-reaching consequences, causing disruption to daily life, businesses and governments worldwide - among them airlines, banks and healthcare. Airline company servers and PCs, bank services and even TV broadcasting stations went dark, unable to restart. The full story of the CrowdStrike's software outage and its global repercussions can be read here.

Updated: Dec 23
Remotely Access Raspberry Pi Remote IoT
Remotely Access Raspberry Pi Remote IoT
Cybersecurity 10 min read

Remotely Access Raspberry Pi Remote IoT: the Simple and Safe Way to Take Control From Anywhere

If you run sensors, cameras, or little automation jobs on a Raspberry Pi, you will eventually need to remotely access it. Doing it fast is easy. Doing it safely is what protects your IoT device and your home network. In this article, we explain the safest paths to remote access Raspberry Pi, show where people get burned (with real examples), and share a practical workflow that scales from a single Pi to many connected devices. We will also show how a reliable VPN like VeePN helps you keep the tunnel private and resilient at the end.

Dec 19
Deep Search Your Name
Deep Search Your Name
Good to know 7 min read

Deep Search Your Name: What the Internet Really Knows About You

Typing your full name into Google once is not enough. A quick basic Google search only shows what fits on the first page of search results. Old social media accounts, leaked records, and broker databases with your personal details sit much deeper – sometimes even in dark web dumps from big company breaches. In this article, we will explain how to deep search your name in a safe and structured way. You will see what a modern search engine can dig up, how people search tools and public records affect your online reputation, and what to do if your data shows up in leaks. We will also show where a VPN like VeePN fits in and why it makes this kind of research more secure and private.

Dec 19