Regarding VPNs, a popular refrain these days goes something like: “Why bother paying for a VPN when there are tons of free ones out there?” But are free VPN services truly free? This post explains why thinking they are is misguided, and offers the optimal solution: one of the fastest and most secure VPN apps on the planet. First there was: “There’s no such thing as a free … [Read more...] about Hidden dangers of free VPN services
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What are the dangers of browser extensions?
Each of us has probably installed some kind of browser extension at least once: an ad blocker, an online translator, a spellchecker or something else. However, few of us stop to think: is it safe? Unfortunately, these seemingly innocuous mini-apps can be far more dangerous than they seem at first glance. Let’s see what might go wrong. For this, we shall use data from our … [Read more...] about What are the dangers of browser extensions?
Growing Ransomware Dangers Demand Layered Defense of Your Endpoints
Ransomware is more dangerous than ever before. Why? It’s partly because successful attacks don’t just affect the victim anymore. Ransomware actors are looking to profit from successful attacks as much as possible. Per Threatpost, malicious actors are turning to customers, partners, and other third parties who are related to the initial victim. Sometimes, they’re targeting those … [Read more...] about Growing Ransomware Dangers Demand Layered Defense of Your Endpoints
The dangers of downloading pirated games
So long as gamers seek out free apps in the form of unlicensed copies, cracks, and other goodies, cybercriminals will continue to prey on them, and we will continue to spotlight the dangers gamers face. Here are some we’ve found over the past year. Cyberattacks on gamers Our experts took a look at how cybercriminals made money from gamers who skimped on both gaming and … [Read more...] about The dangers of downloading pirated games