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Instagram Phishing: What It Looks Like and How to Avoid It [+ What to Do If You've Been Phished]

Cybersecurity 6 min read

Instagram Phishing: What It Looks Like and How to Avoid It [+ What to Do If You’ve Been Phished]

You receive an unexpected email from Instagram. It claims something’s wrong or needs your immediate attention. Then, how lucky — that email has a convenient link for you to click and sort everything out. But…to proceed, you have to fill in your login credentials or even financial information. If you did follow such a link someday, you had fallen prey...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 14

What Privacy-Conscious Users Should Know About Encrypted SNI

Big brother 9 min read

What Privacy-Conscious Users Should Know About Encrypted SNI

Did you know that your online privacy can be compromised as soon as you request the server to enter a particular website? The thing is that the TLS 1.3 security protocol, which is supposed to protect your data from being tracked, lacks encryption at the very beginning of client-server communication. This is due to the SNI TLS extension that helps access websites with the same IPs, yet lessens users’ security at the same time. When SNI is exposed, third parties such as ISPs and firewalls can track users and compromise the privacy of internet users by monitoring which websites they visit. Luckily, there is a solution to this issue called encrypted SNI (ESNI). By encrypting the SNI, ESNI provides an additional encryption layer to keep your data away from hackers, censors, and online snoopers, helping to prevent tracking and protect the privacy of internet users. But how does ESNI work exactly and is it enough to ensure your anonymity? Read on to find out.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 14

Entertainment 6 min read

Minnesota Vikings on TV Guide: Local, National, and Streaming that Actually Works

Vikings Sundays can feel a bit like a shuffle. One week it is FOX or CBS, then a primetime games slot pops up on NBC for Sunday night, ESPN or ABC for Monday, and some Thursdays jump to Amazon Prime Video. This year also brings special windows: Minnesota played the Cleveland Browns in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on NFL Network, and there is a Christmas game vs the Detroit Lions streaming on Netflix from US Bank Stadium. We will explain each option clearly and also show how VeePN helps when travel, blackouts, or throttling mess with your stream.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Oct 14

Entertainment 5 min read

Buffalo Bills on TV: the Channels and Apps that Actually Carry Games

On typical Sundays in the regular season, afternoon Bills games land on CBS or FOX. Night windows rotate: Sunday Night Football on NBC, Monday Night Football on ESPN (often simulcast on ABC), and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video. NFL+ shows local and primetime games on mobile and tablet devices in-market. Because of flexible scheduling and cross-flex rules, listings are subject to change, so always confirm close to kickoff. With that in mind, here are real 2025 examples so you can plan gear and snacks ahead of time. In the end of the article, we’ll reveal how VeePN helps to stream sports privately.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Oct 14

Entertainment 5 min read

Accessing BBC iPlayer In Canada: A Guide for A Smooth Streaming

BBC iPlayer is an awesome and free streaming service with a wide range of such legendary titles as Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, EastEnders, Doctor Who, and The Mighty Boosh — along with access to trusted BBC news. But you can’t access the platform from anywhere but the UK. So, if you happen to travel to, say, Canada, BBC iPlayer is unavailable for you. Or is it? In this article, we’ll tell you how you can watch BBC iPlayer in Canada during your vacation or business trip. Let’s dig in!

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 13

Not All VPNs Are Real: Here's How to Spot a Fake VPN

All about VPN 9 min read

Not All VPNs Are Real: Here’s How to Spot a Fake VPN

When looking for a VPN app, we usually focus on the particular benefits it brings. With such a tool, your browsing activity will be safer and more anonymous. You will be sure nobody’s tracking your online presence and location to send annoying ads or even steal your data. Right? Well, it depends on which VPN service you’re using. Some VPNs...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 13

Cybersecurity 8 min read

Is Depop Legit? Your Guide to Safer Second‑hand Shopping

You open the Depop app, spot a rare jacket, and your thumb hovers over Buy. Here the big question hits: is Depop legit or will this online marketplace make you lose money? A short answer right away: Depop is a legitimate platform with real buyer protection and seller protection. But like every resale app, scammers test the edges. In this article, you’ll find a practical guide to the platform's safety features, the common Depop scams to watch for, and the habits that help buyers and sellers shop safely and sell safely. We’ll also show where a VPN adds an extra layer of protection, then explain why free VPNs can hurt more than help.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Oct 13

Entertainment 6 min read

Dramacool Alternatives: Is Dramacool Safe? Find Other Options to Stream K-Dramas Safely

Dramacool has been a go to for Korean drama fans, Japanese anime and other Asian entertainment. People from many countries, especially those who are interested in dramas from Korea and China, find Dramacool and its alternatives popular. With its wide library and user friendly interface, it’s no surprise millions rely on the site for free streaming. But as with most unofficial streaming sites, questions about Dramacool’s safety are getting louder. From annoying pop-ups to legal gray areas and security risks, using such sites can put you at risk. Before we dive into the best Dramacool alternatives, let’s talk about a crucial step you should take first.

VeePN Research Lab

Oct 13

What Is VPN Encryption and How Does It Work? (The Ultimate Guide)

All about VPN 13 min read

What Is VPN Encryption and How Does It Work? (The Ultimate Guide)

When you’re using a VPN, it allows you to surf the web without anyone tracking your online activities. But what do VPNs do to ensure your privacy? The method they apply to protect your traffic is known as VPN encryption. When your data runs through the VPN tunnel, it’s turned into a ciphertext so that no snoopers can read it. ...

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 13

How to Find Free WiFi Near Me and Safely Use It

Good to know 11 min read

How to Find Free WiFi Near Me and Safely Use It

If you have an urgent need to go online while being away from home, it’s not always an easy job to do. Even these days, when the Internet seems to be available almost everywhere in the Wi-Fi space, finding a Wi-Fi hotspot nearby can be challenging. Additionally, when you have succeeded in connecting to a free network, your online security may be at stake since unsecured public network may easily be attacked by hackers. Wondering how to find free WiFi and stay safe while using it? Keep reading to find out!

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 13

A Detailed Guide on How to Block Annoying Ads with VPN

All about VPN 11 min read

How to Block Annoying Ads with VPN

Let’s face it, online ads are annoying. They distract us from our browsing experience, take up space on web pages and leave no escape. In fact, we are exposed to many ads while browsing especially on news websites and apps. But an unwanted pop-up or a banner is not the worst thing you can deal with. Some ads don’t just spoil your user experience but can be real threats from slowing down the Internet connection and compromising online privacy to infecting devices with malware. Many users prefer to block ads with specific software. But are ad blockers suitable for online security? And will a VPN stop ads more effectively? Read on to find out.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Oct 13

Digital privacy 7 min read

Is Discord End-to-end Encrypted Now? What Changed, What Didn’t

Discord calls across the app can be end-to-end encrypted, though text messages still are not. So, voice and video calls in DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live live streams are well-protected with a new protocol called the DAVE protocol. How to test whether encryption works? You’ll see a green lock icon in the call details when E2EE (end-to-end encrypted) is active, and you can compare verification codes with others to confirm the connection. In this article, we’ll walk through what’s protected, how to verify your calls, where E2EE doesn’t apply, and the simple settings that add an extra layer of security. We’ll also show how VeePN helps with network-level privacy.

Oliver Bennett

Oct 10

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