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How to set up a VPN on PS5: Step-by-step instructions
The best VPN providers offer desktop and mobile apps which are straightforward to download, install, and set up. However, PS5 doesn’t support native VPN apps, which means many people understandably don’t know where to start when it comes to getting set up. That’s unfortunate because there are multiple advantages to setting up a VPN on PS5, including the ability to…
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NordVPN vs Malwarebytes VPN comparison: Which wins?
NordVPN and Malwarebytes share something in common. They’re both more than just a VPN. NordVPN started as a VPN and expanded its services to malware protection, dark web monitoring, a password manager, and more. Malwarebytes is best known for its real-time protection from malware but launched its own VPN in 2020. Both can better be described as security suites, but…
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What’s the best location to set my VPN when torrenting?
A VPN encrypts data in transit, including P2P traffic, shielding it from third parties, including your ISP, hackers, and snoopers. This makes some VPN users think it doesn’t matter which server location they connect to. Yet different countries have varying laws about copyright and torrenting. Furthermore, some torrenting sites are blocked in specific countries. Another consideration is that servers closer…
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Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed ‘BRUTED’ to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. The framework has enabled BlackBasta to streamline initial network access and scale ransomware attacks on vulnerable internet-exposed endpoints. The discovery of BRUTED comes from EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya following an in-depth examination of the ransomware gang’s leaked internal chat…
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Speedify VPN Review 2025: Features, Security, and Performance
Speedify VPN fast facts Our rating: 3.1 stars out of 5.00 Pricing: Starts at $7.49 per month Key features: Dedicated free version. Can combine multiple internet connections. Servers from 55+ locations. As its name suggests, Speedify VPN focuses on speed to set it apart from the competition. It has unique functionality like a bonding feature that combines multiple internet connections for better…
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Secure & Scalable Business VPN
Businesses are more reliant than ever on secure, efficient network access. Whether for remote work, secure communication, or safeguarding sensitive data, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become a vital tool in ensuring secure connections. UTunnel.io has been designed to cater to businesses looking for a cost-effective and efficient VPN solution that delivers on performance, security, and ease of management. This…
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Privacy tech firms warn France’s encryption and VPN laws threaten privacy
Privacy-focused email provider Tuta (previously Tutanota) and the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) are raising concerns over proposed laws in France set to backdoor encrypted messaging systems and restrict internet access. The first case concerns a proposed amendment to France’s “Narcotrafic” law, which would compel providers of encrypted communication services to implement backdoors, enabling law enforcement to access decrypted messages of suspected…
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So long, Defender VPN: Microsoft is scrapping the free-to-use privacy tool over low uptake – so you might want to think about alternative options
Defender VPN, Microsoft’s free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap – so you might want to think about alternative services. As of 28 February, Microsoft will no longer support the free VPN service that had been included in its Defender security app since 2023. When the move was announced at the beginning of the month, Microsoft said new…
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Mullvad vs Private Internet Access (PIA): Which VPN wins?
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between one VPN and another, at least at first glance. When so many VPN services claim to offer strong encryption, fast connections, and a no-logs policy, choosing a VPN can be all the more challenging. Mullvad and Private Internet Access (PIA) are established providers with a few things in common. The question…
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Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices
A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. A brute force attack is when threat actors attempt to repeatedly log into an account or device using many usernames and passwords until the correct combination…
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