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Dating tracking app
Dating tracking app
Digital privacy 10 min read

Dating Tracking Apps: Useful Tool or Privacy Risk?

A dating tracking app can mean two very different things. In the healthy version, it is a simple app that helps users remember special dates, log notes after a date, spot unhealthy patterns, and keep a better sense of what is happening in their dating life. In the bad version, it turns into stealth monitoring on someone else’s phone or device, and that is where the privacy and legal trouble starts. That split matters now more than ever. Modern online dating already creates a lot of personal data, and that can be useful or risky depending on how the tool works, what permissions it wants, and whether the other person knows what is going on. We’ll walk through both sides, then show where VeePN fits if you want to keep your dating data a little more private.

Updated: Jun 18
CryptoLocker Ransomware
CryptoLocker Ransomware
Cybersecurity 8 min read

CryptoLocker Ransomware: What Still Matters

CryptoLocker ransomware is one of those threats that still gets mentioned years later, and not by accident. It became one of the best-known examples of a serious ransomware attack because it showed people what modern file-locking malware could really do. Instead of just slowing down a computer or stealing a password, it went after your important files, locked them with strong encryption, and then demands payment to undo the damage. What made it even more dangerous was how ordinary it looked at first. Many users were infected through fake shipping messages, bogus invoices, and other phishing emails dressed up like messages from legitimate businesses. Some of those lures copied UPS tracking notices or phony FedEx alerts. One wrong click on malicious attachments or unsolicited web links was enough to start the encryption process. In this guide, we’ll explain what the original CryptoLocker ransomware did, how a CryptoLocker ransomware attack spread, how to detect CryptoLocker, and what really helps with data recovery. We’ll also show how a VPN like VeePN fits in as a useful extra layer near the end.

Updated: Jun 18
How to recover deleted files on Android
How to recover deleted files on Android
Good to know 12 min read

How To Recover Deleted Files on Android

It usually happens in seconds. You clean up your Android phone, tap the wrong file, and suddenly something important is gone. Maybe it was a photo, a work document, a voice note, or a whole folder you meant to keep. That little moment is enough to ruin your mood fast. The good news is that “deleted” does not always mean gone forever. In many cases, deleted files can still be brought back, especially if you act quickly and do not keep using the device like normal. In this article, we'll explain how to recover lost files on Android in a simple way. We will begin with the quick-and-easy solutions that may work immediately, before moving on to backups, cloud storage and data recovery software, if the file can no longer be found. We'll also demonstrate how VeePN can keep your data safe.

Updated: Jun 18
TP-Link VPN
TP-Link VPN
All about VPN 8 min read

TP-Link VPN Setup: What Your Router Can and Cannot Do

In case you have more than just one phone to protect, TP-link VPN is a smart option. You would need to install VPN software on each device, but you can also configure the VPN on your router and blanket all your devices with a single network. In this way, your smart television, console, laptop and others can all use the identical secure VPN connection. This is a useful trick for privacy, safe browsing, and easy control of your whole home network. In this piece, we’ll walk you through the basics, the options of setup, and the most common things to check if something does not work. We’ll also reveal how a VPN like VeePN can help.

Updated: Jun 18
Setup VPN on Android TV
Setup VPN on Android TV
All about VPN 8 min read

How To Set Up a VPN on Android TV

If you want to setup VPN on Android TV, you do not need to make it complicated. The configuration is not that complicated on most current Android TV devices, or even Android TV Box. You open the Google Play Store, install any one of the supported VPN applications, sign in and start your VPN connection. Google says Android can use either a built-in setup or a separate VPN app, and VeePN’s own Android TV page shows the same simple flow through Google Play. Let's consider why people should need a VPN on Android TV at all.

Updated: Jun 18
IP Reputation Attack
IP Reputation Attack
Cybersecurity 9 min read

IP Reputation Attack: How To Fix a Bad IP Score

An IP reputation attack happens when attackers abuse your server, site, or mail setup so your IP address starts looking suspicious. That can push your emails into spam folders, trigger security warnings, and hurt access to important online services. In simple terms, someone dirties your address, and filters start treating your traffic like a problem. We’ll tell you what IP reputation is, what usually damages it, and the best practices that help you get back to a good IP reputation.

Updated: Jun 18
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Remote Access Trojan
Remote Access Trojan
Cybersecurity 9 min read

Remote Access Trojan: How RAT Malware Works and What To Do

A Remote Access Trojan is a type of malware that gives attackers hidden remote access to your device. Once it lands on an infected computer or infected machine, it can remotely control files, apps, accounts, and even connected hardware. That is what makes a Remote Access Trojan RAT so dangerous. It can help criminals steal passwords, spy on user behavior, access sensitive data, and use a compromised system for further attacks. In some cases, RATs are also used to launch Distributed Denial of Service attacks or spread to other infected devices. In this guide, we’ll explain how this threat works, what signs to watch for, and what to do if you suspect one. We’ll also show how VeePN can help reduce the risk.

Updated: Jun 18
Securing Your Online Transactions: Choose Safe Online Payment Methods
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 and shopping online with just a few clicks. But did you know there comes along with that convenience, a bunch of big risks that you have to be on the lookout? Whether it is a premeditated phishing scam or an intruder who steals your credit card details, conducting transactions over the Internet may expose your personal information to scams and theft. That is why it should be a priority of all e-commerce shoppers to secure your online payments. Read and know the safest ways of paying online today, and a help tool to have a secure info.

Updated: Jun 1
VPN to Home Network
VPN to Home Network
All about VPN 8 min read

VPN to Home Network: Do You Really Need It?

Internet surfing cannot be very safe when you are not at home. Public networks are quite a menace to the safety of your computer life and whenever you are away, then it is important to tighten up the security. The best choice, in this scenario, is reliable VPN software designed to protect your connection. It secures your information by directing your traffic through an encrypted tunnel and encrypting all data in transit. Consequently, your Internet traffic will not be tracked by snoopers on the Internet. But when you are home, you are sitting in your comfortable chair with a cup of coffee and using your home Wi-Fi, you can probably consider that having a VPN is simply useless. But is it, really? Keep reading this article to find out if you need a VPN to home network. 

Updated: Jun 1
How to Choose and Set up a VPN for BBC iPlayer: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Choose and Set up a VPN for BBC iPlayer: A Comprehensive Guide
Entertainment 8 min read

How to Choose and Set up a VPN for BBC iPlayer: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you want to watch BBC iPlayer abroad and keep up with your favorite UK shows when you are on the road?Sadly, in order to access the BBC iPlayer, you must be in the UK or geo-blocked. But there is a solution — reliable VPN services designed for streaming. When using a VPN, you can easily change your online location and access iPlayer to enjoy your favorite British gems from anywhere in the world. We will also guide you on how to install VPN apps, and before long you will be streaming. Let’s get started!

Updated: Jun 1
How to fix packet loss
How to fix packet loss
Uncategorised 6 min read

How to Fix Packet Loss: Practical Steps to Improve Network Stability

Packet loss occurs when some of the data sent across a network never reaches its destination. Even a small amount of packet loss can cause noticeable problems during activities that rely on real-time communication, such as online gaming, video calls, live streaming, and VoIP calls. The good news is that packet loss is usually a symptom of an underlying network issue rather than a problem by itself. Once you identify the cause, it's often possible to improve or eliminate it.

Updated: Jun 1