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 …
VPNs are Using Fake Server Locations
Do VPNs really have all the servers they claim in exotic locations all over the world? In many cases, the answer is no. The true location of some VPN …
Court Documents Prove PureVPN Logged User, Despite “No Logs” Claims
Another "no logs" VPN service has been found to be keeping logs and handing this information over to authorities. Here's what you need to know... …