The Menace of Identity Theft Identity theft afflicted nearly 15 million Americans in 2018, resulting in staggering losses of 4 billion USD. If you or someone you know fell victim to credit card fraud, spyware…
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Gifts Guide: Safeguarding Privacy
In the whirlwind of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, amid the chaos of holiday shopping, the allure of discounts on Amazon Ring cameras and home assistants is undeniable. Pause before you click to buy.…
Exploring Top 15 YouTube Alternatives and Competitors of 2024
Surpassing 2 billion monthly active users, YouTube stands as the premier video hosting platform globally, the second most frequented social media hub, and the second-largest search engine. Its dominance is unrivaled, overshadowing competitors in the…
Unwanted Calls and Robocalls: 7 Strategies To Protect
Robotic Intruders: Unmasking the Nuisance Your smartphone rings again, an enigma in the form of an unknown caller. Could it be a long-lost friend, a child in need, or perhaps even the pope? Alas, the…
Snowden: Impact on Privacy
Within modern history, Edward Snowden stands out as a pivotal figure in the privacy debate. In 2013, he unleashed a cache of confidential NSA files, fundamentally shifting the public’s view of surveillance. This article explores…
PATH Vulnerabilities Exploration
In our routine ForestVPN app audit, we found a major .NET Core flaw enabling privilege escalation on Windows. Attackers must breach a security boundary by locating a writable PATH directory to exploit it. This article…
Insist on End-to-End Encryption: Don’t Settle for Less
Explore the balance between privacy and security in the digital age as nations target end-to-end encryption in messaging apps.
Are VPNs permissible by the law?
Unlock the full potential of the internet securely with VPNs—enhance privacy, bypass content restrictions, and understand the legalities of VPN usage.
Managing Your Digital Footprint: A Guide
Explore how every online action expands your digital footprint, and learn to safeguard your presence in this comprehensive guide.
Supreme Court Cases: Protecting Digital Privacy
In the upcoming months, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to render pivotal verdicts that may reshape digital privacy limits. Carpenter v. United States and Microsoft v. United States highlight the Stored Communications Act’s (SCA)…