Even if you’re not a sports fan, using a VPN in Chicago is a good idea for your online privacy. The US is a member of an international data-sharing pact called the 5 Eyes Alliance. These countries tend to monitor citizens’ online activity. Cybercrime is another real risk in the States — especially on public WiFi hotspots. VPNs encrypt your connection, so you’re protected against hackers and snoops too. Alongside my team, I tested 80+ VPNs to find the most reliable options for Chicago....

I tested 45+ VPNs to find the best choice for online poker sites. The ones I chose offer large, reliable server networks and strong security and privacy features to keep you safe and help to avoid blocks. Plus, some offer dedicated IP addresses, so you can play online poker without being flagged for suspicious activity. My top recommendation is ExpressVPN. It was the most reliable during my tests — its server network spans 94 countries, so you can access the poker sites you want without getting flagged....

Google Chrome, Firefox, and other popular browsers are easy to use, but they track everything you do. While many don’t give it much thought, more and more people are becoming concerned and looking for search engine alternatives. DuckDuckGo came on the scene in 2008 as a search engine and has since garnered millions of users. The recent addition of a mobile app and browser extension make it even easier to use....

With its birthdays, events, locations, photo albums, and friend lists, Facebook is one of the worst social media sites when it comes to holding huge amounts of your personal data. It’s the first port of call for anyone looking to find out more about you, whether that’s friends, family, colleagues, or — in the worst case — hackers. One way to safeguard your privacy is to permanently delete your Facebook account....

No such Thing as a Free Lunch A virtual Private Network or VPN creates a secure connection between the user and the internet. It sends all data traffic through an encrypted virtual tunnel, thus providing crucial benefits to users. Some users turn to VPNs to better secure their connections, others to, for example, stream American Netflix from anywhere in the world. There are a lot of VPN’s on the market for many different purposes....

Who is Anomaly Six? Anomaly Six is a small federal contractor based in Virginia with a lot of contacts. The company was founded by two US military veterans with backgrounds in intelligence. Oddly, Anomaly Six has close ties with US defense and intelligence communities. The company says it provides location data products to branches of the US government and private sector clients. It claims, “we leverage detailed location data from numerous first-party sources to provide insights into groups, behaviors, and patterns....

State-Based Cyber Actor Sadly, cyberattacks have become part of everyday life. A UN representative stated recently that there is a cyberattack happening every 39 seconds somewhere in the world. And in the current lockdown circumstances when people are working from home and are more reliant on their devices, hackers see new opportunities to misuse the situation. Australian prime minister Morrison said that the country has been targeted by hackers for a while; they have been a threat for months....

Does this mean you need a new VPN? Not if you’re using a leading service like ExpressVPN that flies past BBC iPlayer’s geo-restrictions with ease. And I have some other tricks you can try that’ll get BBC iPlayer working in just minutes. Unblock BBC iPlayer With ExpressVPN! How to Fix VPN Problems with BBC iPlayer It’s tough to bypass BBC iPlayer’s geo-blocks. Before you try any of my tricks, make sure you’ve followed these steps first....

But just because we love CyberGhost doesn’t mean it’s the best fit for you. For example, although it can bypass a lot of geoblocking and censorship, CyberGhost doesn’t work in China. So if you live or travel behind the Great Wall, you’ll need another option. Every VPN provider offers a unique combination of features. Whether you’re shopping around for a VPN for the first time, or you’ve already tried CyberGhost and want to make a change, there is a world of alternatives for you to explore....

As with any online multiplayer game though, Division 2 has prompted the usual complaints of high ping and lag issues. Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with annoying delays and slow gameplay. Using a VPN can actually help increase speeds and reduce ping — meaning smoother, faster gaming for you. What You Need in a VPN for Division 2 For most Division 2 players, the biggest concern is latency....

The surge in terrorism and cyberattacks, among other reasons, has led border authorities around the world to keep much tighter control over ports of entry. While border control is necessary, it’s definitely a nuisance. Even more so, it’s not just walking through security and X-raying your bags – border control can gain access to your laptop and other digital devices. Just like border control can confiscate any material that doesn’t match regulations, they can confiscate your electronics....

VoIP calling (although the measures against VoIP calls have been adapted to allow people to still keep in touch with their loved ones after Covid hit) Dating websites Pornographic websites Gambling websites LGBT Content Content critical of Islam, or the UAE government The methods for censorship aren’t that complex. UAE blocks online content with: The legal mandate given by the anti-terrorism law The sweeping power of the TRA, a censorship agency The two major ISPs in UAE, which the state owns...

Ideal for both beginners and more advanced users, this well-equipped client is free to download. But is Vuze safe? Read our complete Vuze review to find out more about setup, user experience, blocking ads, and how you can protect yourself and your device as you torrent. Start Torrenting Safely! How to Set Up Vuze Go to the Vuze website and click ‘Free Download’. When it has downloaded, click on the Vuze Installer icon to initiate the installation process....

International Experiences All around the world governments rely on apps to fight the coronavirus. In this section we will discuss what apps they use, how they work, and how they have been experienced. The most important findings have been summarized in the interactive image and table below. A more detailed analysis for all countries can be found further down. Apps in Europe Germany Germany is one of the countries where the coronavirus has hit hard....

Pandemic Perfect Cover for Romance Scams The coronavirus pandemic has created a perfect cover for romance scams. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the loneliness and isolation people are feeling due to lockdowns. As well as the extra time people are spending socializing and seeking companionship on the internet since they are unable to go out. A romance scam involves criminals tricking victims into sending money after having nurtured an online relationship with the victim....

It’s time to put CyberGhost to the test. The latest CyberGhost transparency report is packed with privacy and performance data. But what does all this information prove? Below is a summary of the main points of the report, including a critical analysis of what the report means for CyberGhost’s privacy claims. Legal Requests Romanian-based CyberGhost doesn’t have any legal requirement to store user data, which means they really can honor their no-logs policy even when they receive legally binding requests for information....

On the dark web, you’re exposed to much greater risk than usual when compared to your normal day-to-day internet browsing. In this article, we highlight the top 12 tips for avoiding dark web dangers: NordVPN is the best choice if you want to access the dark web. It offers Onion over VPN servers, which you can use in tandem with Tor to establish a connection and protect your identity. While this includes excellent resources, like communication channels for whistleblowers or those limited by internet restrictions, it’s also a hideaway for criminals....

Kraken claims they’ve wrestled control over Solaris’ website and cyberinfrastructure, as well as its project source code and GitLab repository. Solaris and Kraken profited heavily from the takedown of the Hydra marketplace in April 2022. Solaris had an estimated 20-25 percent share of the illegal dark web market. Vulnerabilities in Solaris’ Infrastructure According to Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, cracks in Solaris’ infrastructure began to show in December 2022. A Ukrainian hacker named Alex Holden told Forbes he managed to penetrate Solaris’ central Bitcoin wallet....

Here are the three key privacy setting areas you need to know and review. Data privacy – what information about you is public and private on Facebook, as well as who has access to your account Tracking – what activity on and off the platform Facebook tracks Advertising data – what information Facebook collects and how they use that data including for marketing purposes For step-by-step instructions on how to review and update Facebook privacy settings and keep your personal information private and secure, read on....

State Media Facebook has decided to start labeling these pages because “people should know if the news they read is coming from a publication that may be under the influence of a government”. With this move, the company shows that they believe that media and state influence should stay separated. People should be aware of the origin of the news that they read. They need to consider whether they are reading a story written by a critical journalist, or a journalist working for the government....