The best VPN services Browsing the web can be less secure than most users would hope. If that concerns you, a virtual private network — aka a VPN — is a decent solution. Check out a few of the best VPN services on the market, so you can encrypt data …
Read More »Telegram plays down Russian block — claiming no “significant” impact yet – TechCrunch
Telegram plays down Russian block — claiming no “significant” impact yet – TechCrunch A court in Russia ordered a block of messaging app Telegram this week but founder Pavel Durov has shrugged off the impact of the ban 24 hours in — claiming the app hasn’t seen “a significant drop …
Read More »Russia starts blocking Telegram for failing to turn over encryption keys – TechCrunch
Russia starts blocking Telegram for failing to turn over encryption keys – TechCrunch The Russian state telecommunication regulator has began blocking Telegram as expected. This comes after the messaging company refused to give Russian security services encryption keys. The service is expected to be blocked within the coming hours. According …
Read More »Alphabet’s Outline lets you build your own VPN – TechCrunch
Alphabet’s cybersecurity division Jigsaw released an interesting new project called Outline. If I simplify things quite a lot, it lets anyone create and run a VPN server on DigitalOcean, and then grant your team access to this server. I played a bit with Outline and it’s an interesting product. There …
Read More »McAfee acquires VPN company TunnelBear
Security giant McAfee is acquiring Canadian VPN provider TunnelBear. Terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed. McAfee said that it plans to integrate TunnelBear’s technologies into the company’s own VPN product, Safe Connect. The TunnelBear team will also keep working on TunnelBear products under its own brand. According to the …
Read More »Looking for online privacy and security? Here are the best VPNs for Android
If you use public Wi-Fi frequently, then you should be using a VPN service. These apps allow you to use a virtual private network on the go, to ensure your security and privacy. Read on to find the best VPNs for Android. The post Looking for online privacy and security? …
Read More »Cloudflare Access aims to replace corporate VPNs
If you’re part of a reasonably big company, chances are there are certain resources that are only available via the intranet, internal network, or whatever your company calls it. A common way to access these from outside company property is a VPN, but VPNs are rather a clumsy solution — …
Read More »Here’s how to set up a virtual private network (VPN) on your Xbox One
Online privacy is more important now than it’s ever been, and gaming is happening online more than ever before. Here’s a quick guide on how to set up a VPN for your Xbox One so you game in safe anonymity. The post Here’s how to set up a virtual private …
Read More »Popular VPN provider TunnelBear jumps into password management with RememBear
Even if you don’t know what a VPN is, you still want to keep your data secure. The new password management tool RememBear lets you create passwords and store credit card info securely while you’re browsing. The post Popular VPN provider TunnelBear jumps into password management with RememBear appeared first …
Read More »Neumob acquisition gives Cloudflare missing mobile component
Cloudflare made a significant acquisition today when it acquired mobile VPN startup, Neumob. The purchase gives Cloudflare a mobile performance tool it was lacking, and a road to its first direct to consumer product. The company did not reveal the purchase price. Neumob, which had raised close to $11 million, …
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