Controlling Communication Channels is Crucial for Privacy
Privacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves, or information about themselves, and thereby express themselves selectively. — …
Lies vs Statistics: VPN Virtual Server Locations
VPN services typically promote themselves for online security and anonymity, and access to geo-blocked content. And they typically brag about not …
Strange Ties: Private Internet Access, Kape, and Crossrider
UPDATE September 2021: Kape has continued its acquisition spree and purchased ExpressVPN. We have a new and more in-depth article on the situation …
Startpage Acquired by System1, Privacy One Group – Still Safe?
Recently there has been lots of talk about Startpage being acquired (or at least partially acquired) by a US company called Privacy One Group, which …
NordVPN Hack – Everything You Need to Know
This guide takes a deep dive into the recent NordVPN hack and examines the facts surrounding the situation, with the latest developments. Recently …
The Scariest Cybersecurity Statistics of 2019
This guide highlights the most alarming cybersecurity statistics and trends unfolding right now. Today, our computers, smartphones, and other …
TorGuard VPN Sues NordVPN, Alleges “Blackmail” (Updated)
Originally published on May 29, 2019, last updated on July 5, 2019 This article is periodically updated to reflect the TorGuard lawsuit against …
Let PGP Die: Why We Need a New Standard for Email Encryption
Since publishing the secure email guide, I’ve had some interesting exchanges with Tutanota staff about encrypted email and their unique solution …
Reddit Suffers a New Data Breach
Reddit – the popular forum owned by the Condé Nast (Advanced Publications) media empire – was recently in the news for a data breach …
Restore Privacy Launches Secure Communication Center with Tutanota
Update June 2019: Tutanota has officially launched the encrypted contact form feature, which they call Secure Connect. This feature is ideal for …
“No Logs” IPVanish Embroiled in Logging Scandal
The popular "no logs" VPN service IPVanish appears to be embroiled in a logging scandal whereby user logs were provided to authorities who were …
Cloud Act Erodes Privacy – How to Protect Yourself
The CLOUD Act is officially law and that means your private data is now more easily accessible to authorities all over the world. This guide will …