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Good to know 7 min read

What is SSID: How to Find and Manage Your Wi-Fi Network Name

When you see a list of Wi-Fi networks on your device, most of them have common names related to particular router firmware. However, you may also bump into quite unusual ones, such as Mom Use This One, Martin Router King, No Free Wi-Fi Network for You, and so on. Either creative or common, these are SSIDs of the available networks. Finding and changing your personal SSID is fairly easy. You can even hide it from other users’ eyes. But will it impact the security of your home network? Spoiler: not really. Keep reading this article to get the asnwer to the question What is SSID?, how to find it on your device, and whether changing or hiding it will protect your network.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Dec 3

Unblock YouTube – a simple solution to restore access to your video favs

Good to know 5 min read

Unblock YouTube – a simple solution to restore access to your video favs

It’s been long since that time when YouTube was merely a video platform. It grew, added more and more features, and finally became the second (after Google) largest search engine in the world. Nowadays, it is a multimedia portal where you can find a video answer to any question. There are your favorite movies, TV series, reality shows, games, reviews, and tons of unique content. It would be a shame to get blocked from your favorite and 100% legal content, whether you paid for it or got it free as the creator’s courtesy. Besides, you can communicate there, share your creations with the audience, learn new things, and so on. This all becomes unavailable when YouTube is blocked, which happens for many reasons. Is there something you can do to unblock YouTube? Fortunately, yes. In most cases, you can unblock YouTube. And it won’t require any significant effort from you. But before we know how to unblock YouTube access, let's clarify why you might need it.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Dec 3

Chrome vs Edge: Which Offers Better Features and Security?

All about VPN 10 min read

Chrome vs Edge: Which Offers Better Features and Security?

According to the latest statistics, Google Chrome remains the most popular browser (over 66% of users prefer it on desktop and mobile devices). But despite its dominance in the market, is it the best choice for your privacy? Google has long been associated with collecting customer data and using it to spread targeted ads. No wonder many seek some decent Google Chrome alternatives, one of which is Edge – a web browser by Mircosoft that has replaced Internet Explorer. So, which of them is more secure and convenient? Read on to explore the key differences between Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge to decide which of these desktop browser is best for you.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Dec 2

Instagram Account Hacked? What to Do if This Happened and How to Prevent This

Cybersecurity 10 min read

Instagram Account Hacked? Here’s How to Recover It and Stay Safe

Imagine you’ve logged into your Instagram account to scroll your feed, upload a new picture, or respond to your friend’s message. But this time it’s all different, as you learn that you have been encouraging your friends to invest in a fake crypto scheme. Most likely, this is your first time hearing about it yourself, so the situation seems… well, strange to you. This fake crypto scheme is an example of unauthorized content posted by hackers. So, how did you end up like this? Most likely, your profile has been compromised. The thing is that Instagram is among the most vulnerable applications in terms of security, and its users often suffer from scams, hacks, and data leaks. According to the latest statistics, nearly 85% of people, whose social media was compromised in 2022, mainly reported problems with their accounts. So whether your account was cracked or you want to prevent this from happening, read on to learn how to protect yourself.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Dec 2

Uncategorised 2 min read

Samsung Patented Single-Cell Foldable Battery for Tri-Fold Smartphones

Many rumors have swirled around Samsung’s ambitious plans to release a tri-fold smartphone, with many speculating that the device might arrive as early as 2025. While we’ve seen plenty of foldable phones already from the tech giant, this new device would represent a significant leap forward in design. And the evidence? A recently filed PATENT for a single-cell foldable battery...

VeePN Research Lab

Nov 27

Securing Your Online Transactions: Choose Safe Online Payment Methods

Cybersecurity 9 min read

Securing Your Online Transactions: Choose Safe Online Payment Methods

We all love the convenience of whipping out a credit card to instantly purchase something online. But did you know that along with that convenience comes a bunch of big risks you need to watch out for? From sneaky phishing scams to hackers stealing your payment card number, making transactions online can open up your personal data to fraud and theft. So securing your online payments should be a top priority for all of us e-commerce shoppers. Read along to discover the safest online payment methods today, along with a useful tool to keep your info secure.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Nov 19

What Is the Network Security Key for Wi-Fi & How to Find It

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What is a Network Security Key for Wi-Fi & Why Is It Important?

Ever heard of a network security key? Or, in other words, a Wi-Fi password? (yeah, the second name sounds much more familiar). If you forgot the password to your network and need to find it asap, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to locate a network security key and boost your network’s security in this article.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Nov 19

Good to know 7 min read

How to Delete Tumblr Account: Do I Need To?

Tumblr (popular microblogging site) in the top ten scandals. Let’s try to talk about the Tumblr cybersecurity scandals in chronological order. In 2016, Tumblr announced that in 2013, hackers hacked into their server and gained access to the addresses of most of the users, as well as hashed passwords. This opened up access to users’ emails to many attackers and...

Conspiracy

Updated: Nov 12

Cybersecurity 18 min read

Explaining and Preventing Whaling Attacks: A Big Guide on How to Protect Your Company

Luckily, these attacks don’t use real whales to breach your cybersecurity. In fact, whale here is your top executives and you that hackers target to hunt, creating a deceptive phishing attack against your company. On average, business executives face a whaling phishing attack every 24 days, which means your “whale” is being hunted almost non-stop. To help you out and arm you with reliable security tips, we’ve created an in-depth guide on whaling attacks. Make yourself comfortable, get ready, and focus all your attention: lots of important information is waiting ahead!

VeePN Research Lab

Nov 11

All about VPN 10 min read

Is Tor Safe? 5 Things You Should Know Before Using It

When it comes to online privacy, many people turn to Tor as a tool for safe and anonymous browsing. But how safe is it really? Is Tor Browser safe enough to protect you from prying eyes, or are there risks users should be aware of? Tor was designed to provide secure, private access to the internet by routing your traffic through multiple servers, making it harder to track. While this can be effective in many cases, it's not foolproof. In this article, we’ll answer the question Is Tor safe?, explore how Tor works, its strengths, and the potential vulnerabilities every user should know about.

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Nov 11

Does using VPN protect you on public Wi-Fi?

All about VPN 8 min read

Using a VPN While on a Public Wi-Fi Network: An Ultimate Guide on the Risks (and How to Stay Safe)

Desperately need to go online but ran out of data? We can imagine the relief when you finally spot that sought-after public hotspot. The bad news is that you probably won’t be safe accessing such networks. Unless you take necessary precautions, of course. For example, using a VPN on public Wi-Fi can save you from a lot of trouble. Read along to find out why (and how).

VeePN Research Lab

Updated: Nov 7

Good to know 10 min read

Ethernet vs WiFi speed battle: it’s time to find out the truth

A stable internet connection is necessary to handle different processes these days. You can’t work without being connected to either Ethernet or WiFi. These are 2 main sources of Internet connection for users. And there's constant competition between them. Which one is better? How should you choose between these two concepts? If we compare how both these network sources work, we may conclude which one is better for which purposes.

Conspiracy

Updated: Nov 7

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