One thing that all of us have learned during the pandemic is that the internet is a necessity. It is much more than a tool to pass the time. Instead, it is something around which most of our day is spent. Indeed, from waking up to checking messages, logging in for work, checking social media,… Continue reading Countries with less and the most internet freedom
Tag: Cybersecurity
What can someone do with your IP address?
We talk about IP addresses all the time. Whether you play video games or just spend some time on discord, you will soon realize that people think an IP address is something incredibly private. But is that really the case? What can someone really do with your IP address? What is it? And how can… Continue reading What can someone do with your IP address?
What is email spam? How to avoid it?
Email spam is not a new thing. It is also known as junk email, which is an unwanted email sent by spammers to lure an individual into financial fraud. Usually, spam email is sent in a bulk amount to a large number of people in order to increase the chances of spam. Another critical aspect… Continue reading What is email spam? How to avoid it?
How to Find My Phone if It is Lost or Stolen
Most of us have experienced it: that sinking sensation when you cannot find your phone. You realize you have misplaced it, or worse, that someone stole it. Thieves prize the smartphones themselves and the information contained. Theft can lead to a huge loss for the owner since the phones hold so much crucial personal information… Continue reading How to Find My Phone if It is Lost or Stolen
Biggest scams in history you should know
Nowadays, the internet lets the world to become a place where people can socialize, carry about global businesses, or get news of current events. However, with every advantage, there are also increasing demerits and costs users have had to pay. At the same time, there are scams on internet. For instance, scams like the dating… Continue reading Biggest scams in history you should know
Is the CIA Watching You? How?
Central Intelligence Agency or mostly known as the CIA, is a US government agency created in 1947. It was established during the second World War and has been the intelligence arm of the US government ever since. The CIA’s primary task is to cover overseas and foreign intelligence duties. There have been times when it… Continue reading Is the CIA Watching You? How?
What is the Incognito Mode? Is it safe?
On several occasions, you may have come across pesky ads while surfing the internet. Normally, they show you discount deals on the things you’ve searched or sites you’ve visited. This is indeed, but have you ever wondered how these ads specifically target your interests? It’s because your browser stores your internet activity and uses it… Continue reading What is the Incognito Mode? Is it safe?
Cybersecurity in 2022: what can you expect?
In 2022, the level of awareness among people regarding cybersecurity is rising. The rate of digitization also accelerated as the world adopted the use of video conferencing applications. However, this also increased the rate of data generation. According to The World Bank, the total Internet traffic in 2022 will reach 4.8 Zettabytes. It can see that… Continue reading Cybersecurity in 2022: what can you expect?
How to find a reliable low-cost VPN 2022
Today, everybody is looking to ensure their security and privacy while using the internet. This is because of the surge in insecurity and cyber breaches where the cybercriminals seek to find vulnerable internet users and exploit them. It thus does not come as a surprise as many people are looking for VPNs (Virtual Private Network). However,… Continue reading How to find a reliable low-cost VPN 2022
Ranking: 8 best search engines for privacy 2022
We use search engines every day, oftentimes they help us find stuff that we did not even know existed. There are quite a few out there but Google overwhelmingly controls the entire market. Google operates by collecting data. Their bots crawl the internet for keywords, visiting website after website, collecting all the contents in their… Continue reading Ranking: 8 best search engines for privacy 2022