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How to Stop Pop-up Ads on an Android
How to Stop Pop-up Ads on an Android
Good to know 11 min read

How to Stop Pop-up Ads on an Android

Pop-up ads on Android can be annoying, to say the least. All of a sudden, they appear on your device’s screen, distracting you from your activities and often leading to glitches and device’s poor performance. Moreover, pop-ups often pose an actual threat to your cybersecurity. Many of them link to phishing websites, contain scammy links, and may even infect your...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
10 iPhone Privacy Settings Every User Should Enable for Uncompromised Privacy
10 iPhone Privacy Settings Every User Should Enable for Uncompromised Privacy
Digital privacy 10 min read

10 iPhone Privacy Settings Every User Should Enable for Uncompromised Privacy

Apple products have long been associated with advanced privacy and security. You can adjust multiple settings on your iPhone to protect your personal information, prevent potential monitoring, and mitigate the risk of being hacked. Some are pretty obvious, while others might not be familiar, even if you’ve been using the iOS operating system for years. If you care about your personal data, read along to discover the main iPhone privacy settings and find out how to use them properly.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
Is My Phone Listening to Me (And How Can I Stop This)?
Is My Phone Listening to Me (And How Can I Stop This)?
Digital privacy 10 min read

Is My Phone Listening to Me (And How Can I Stop This)?

Suppose you told your friends that you need new AirPods since your old ones started to act up. Then, all of a sudden, your phone starts showing you AirPods ads (though you never really searched for them online). Doesn’t look like a coincidence, right? At this point, you may get suspicious, asking yourself, “Does my phone spy on me?” Keep reading to find out whether your phone is listening to your conversations and how to stop it for good.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
iOS filtering traffic VPN
iOS filtering traffic VPN
All about VPN 2 min read

iOS filtering traffic VPN

If you are an iPhone user, you may one day receive a notification that your VPN monitors everything you do on the internet. Let’s see whether it is so and if it is that scary as it may sound. You have to understand that this is a default notification. It means that there is no way to change it. Anytime...

Conspiracy
Updated: Oct 24
Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security
Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security
Cybersecurity 13 min read

Android vs. iOS: The Battle of Security

There are several things we have been comparing for ages, though it still seems we will never be able to put an end to such “this or that” questions. Coke or Pepsi? Dogs or cats? Marvel or DC? And finally, iOS oиr Android? Clearly, every choice, including the latter one, is a matter of taste. But when it comes to...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
What is a Default Gateway and How Do You Find It on Devices?
What is a Default Gateway and How Do You Find It on Devices?
Good to know 7 min read

What is a Default Gateway and How Do You Find It on Devices?

Your default gateway serves as an intermediary between your local network and the Internet. In other words, when your device, be it a PC, laptop, phone, or else, is connected to your home Wi-Fi, this gateway ensures stable and smooth communication between the device and the websites or apps you’re using. Also, a default gateway is responsible for many security aspects of your connection. So, what is a default gateway specifically, and how to find its IP address on your device? Read along to find out.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
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Navigating the VPN vs VLAN Dilemma: What Is the Perfect Fit for Your Network?
Navigating the VPN vs VLAN Dilemma: What Is the Perfect Fit for Your Network?
All about VPN 10 min read

Navigating the VPN vs VLAN Dilemma: What Is the Perfect Fit for Your Network?

On a quest to improve your network's defenses? You've landed in the right cyber-spot! In this guide, we'll cover two tools for this job: VPNs vs VLANs — similar acronyms, different technologies. Whether you want to ensure secure access to the Internet or create digital boundaries within your network, we've got you covered with just the right tool for you.

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
What Is Port Forwarding, and Does It Work With a VPN
What Is Port Forwarding, and Does It Work With a VPN
All about VPN 12 min read

What Is Port Forwarding, and Does It Work With a VPN

If you want your Wi-Fi router to work faster and communicate with remote devices, you may have considered using port forwarding. Indeed, this feature can be convenient and provides a number of benefits for those who need to manage personal servers or connect to home networks while away. However, port forwarding comes with significant downsides related to your cybersecurity.  So...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
NAT firewall: all you need to know
NAT firewall: all you need to know
Cybersecurity 5 min read

NAT firewall: all you need to know

Getting results from your search engine seems as easy as a piece of cake; however, it isn’t really so. In fact, there are tons of tools that you cannot see that check your traffic and make sure your network is secure enough. NAT firewall or the Network Address Translation is one of such tools. It might be invisible to you,...

Conspiracy
Updated: Oct 24
Top 9 Best VPN Routers
Top 9 Best VPN Routers
All about VPN 5 min read

Why do you need a VPN router?

You might use more than one device to be connected to the Internet at home. For instance, you might have a robot vacuum cleaner, fridge, or smart TV. To make the signal safe and encrypted, you will need to have a good VPN router. However, you might need the application to be installed for each of them. A proper VPN...

Conspiracy
Updated: Oct 24
Cybersecurity 3 min read

How Does the SPI Firewall Operates & Definition?

We are protected from various viruses and attacks coming via the web with the help of firewall tools. Nevertheless, not each of them is equally safe and powerful. You might choose the SPI firewall because it is one of the best options. Let’s figure out whether it is good and how it works. What is SPI? SPI is the abbreviation...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24
Better to Prevent: What Is a Browser Hijacker?
Better to Prevent: What Is a Browser Hijacker?
Cybersecurity 7 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? 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? A browser hijacker is...

VeePN Research Lab
Updated: Oct 24