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What Can Someone Do With My IP Address? Risks and Protection Strategies

Digital privacy 19 min read

What’s the Risks of Sharing Your IP Address and How to Protect Yourself

Your IP address is a set of numbers assigned to you by your internet service provider (ISP) and it's a unique identifier that lets your device communicate on the net. Sure, it's used to get you online, but that's not all - it also reveals where you are and other private details. If cyber crooks get their hands on your IP, they could get to your valuable data, break into your devices or even steal your identity. Knowing your own IP address is key to keeping your info private and secure. So let's take a closer look

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Feb 3

Cybersecurity 8 min read

Google Voice Code Scam: the “Quick Code” Trick That Hijacks Your Number

Someone messages you about your post. They sound like real people. They say they just need you to verify something “to prove you’re not a scam.” Then a text message arrives with a Google verification code, and they ask you to share verification codes. That is the trap. This specific scheme is so common because it feels harmless. You are not “sending money,” you are just reading a code. But that tiny verification code can help a scammer create a Google Voice number linked to your phone number and use it for fraud. We’ll break down how the scam works, what to do if it already happened, and how tools like VeePN can reduce your chances of falling prey later on.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Feb 3

Entertainment 7 min read

Netflix Japan VPN: Easy Way to Watch JP Shows Anywhere

If you opened Netflix on a trip and your favorite anime or drama vanished, that is geo-licensing at work. The fix many travelers use is a virtual private network (VPN) with servers in Japan so they can keep watching the Japanese Netflix library. In this article, we explain how it works, how to set it up in minutes, and how VeePN helps you keep streams private and smooth. We will also show where free VPNs fall short, then share practical tips for devices like Android TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV stick.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Feb 3

How to make your Spotify private across all devices

Entertainment 11 min read

How to Make Your Spotify Private on Mobile, Desktop, and Web Player

Your Spotify profile, public playlists, and real-time listening activity tells your friends, co-workers, and other random users what music you listen to, which songs you loop, and who your top artists are. That may be okay when you want to share your favorite playlists. But it’s strange when such things are open to anyone, isn’t it? Spotify is no exception...

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Feb 3

VeePN Stops Supporting Windows Legacy. What Does This Mean for You?

All about VPN 4 min read

VeePN Stops Supporting Windows Legacy. What Does This Mean for You?

From now on, our VPN service will no longer support legacy Windows versions, including Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and you won’t see messages like verification successful waiting when trying to launch new builds on old systems. We made this decision to encourage users to update their devices to the latest versions – Windows 10 and 11 — so they won’t face Cloudfare Ray ID errors or outdated client issues — and fully enjoy the benefits of a virtual private network with the newest features. However, in case you are still using an older version of the Windows, there are a number of options that you can use to continue using the VeePN app on your computer. In this article, the situation will be clarified and all the questions concerning it will be answered.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Jan 30

Entertainment 8 min read

Anywhere Access: Where to Stream Olympic games in 2026

We’re moving from the river parades and stadium roars of the Paris olympics to snow, ice, and a new playbook. The next Olympic Games are the Winter Olympics in Italy, officially Milano Cortina 2026. They’ll run February 6 to 22, 2026, with the Paralympic Games scheduled for March 6 to 15, 2026. Opening night is planned for San Siro in Milan, while the closing ceremony is set for the Arena di Verona. That’s a split-stage setup very different from summer’s Stade de France vibe. Before we jump into where to stream Olympic Games, let’s set the scene and cover what’s new, what’s changed, and how to watch safely without headaches.

Oliver Bennett

Updated: Jan 30

All about VPN 11 min read

SSTP VPN: the Windows-friendly Tunnel That Slips Through Tough Networks

If you’ve ever tried to connect a VPN connection from a hotel, office, or campus network and everything gets blocked, you’ve probably met the problem SSTP was built for. SSTP VPN is often described as “the one that works when others don’t” because it rides on the same path as normal secure web browsing. In this guide, we’ll explain what SSTP is, show where it fits among other VPN protocols, and call out the downsides that people usually discover only after something breaks. We’ll also show how VeePN can help you get a more reliable, safer setup without wrestling with tricky configs.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 30

Cybersecurity 8 min read

Operation Triangulation Spyware: the iPhone Attack Chain That Shocked Researchers

If you’ve ever thought “iPhones are safe by default,” Operation Triangulation spyware is the story that breaks that comfort. This wasn’t a loud scam or a sloppy malicious attachment you could spot. It was a zero click attack built as a sophisticated attack chain, designed to slip into iOS devices quietly and stay useful to threat actors. In this guide, we’ll explain what Operation Triangulation is, how it moved through multiple vulnerabilities, what security analysts learned from the analysis, and what normal people can do as security measures. We’ll also show how VeePN adds an additional layer of protection for your traffic and everyday privacy.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 30

Digital privacy 11 min read

KingsPawn Spyware: the Silent Phone Takeover You Never See Coming

When people hear the word spyware, they often imagine sketchy apps or obvious scam links. But KingsPawn spyware has the opposite vibe. It is tied to the world of commercial spyware and mercenary spyware, where well-funded operators aim for full access to mobile devices without the victim doing anything “wrong.” In this guide, we’ll break down what spyware KingsPawn is, how it was described in a Citizen Lab report and by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, what it can do to iOS devices and even android devices, and what you can do today to reduce risk. We’ll also show how VeePN can add a practical layer of protection.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 29

Digital privacy 11 min read

Baby Monitor Hacked: The Real Signs and What to Do Right Now?

It’s 2 a.m., the house is finally quiet, and you’re doing that half-awake stare at the screen just to make sure your baby is fine. Then the monitor crackles, and you hear something that is not your baby at all. Maybe it’s strange voices, maybe it’s a stranger talking, maybe it’s just a weird sound. Either way, it hits the same nerve: your children and your family's privacy are your top priority. In this guide, we’ll explain how a baby monitor hacked situation usually happens, what counts as a real red flag, and what to change in your security settings today. We’ll also show how VeePN can add protection when your Wi-Fi network is the weak link.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 29

Cybersecurity 12 min read

Twofish Encryption: What it is, Why it Matters, and How it Works

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.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 29

All about VPN 10 min read

Google Search Not Working with VPN? Fix Captchas and Get Results Again

You turn on a VPN to browse normally, and suddenly Google search acts like you’re a bot. You get a captcha, results do not load, or the google search results look broken. Sometimes other websites load and everything works fine, so it feels extra confusing. In this guide, we’ll explain the root cause in plain English and walk through practical solutions that usually fix the same issue in minutes. Near the end, we’ll also show how VeePN can help you get more consistent access without giving up privacy.

Oliver Bennett

Jan 29

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