Online Privacy Guides

What Is Typosquatting? Spotting a Sting Site in 2025

What is typosquatting? How does it differ from regular cybersquatting? The world of cybersecurity is full of terminology, so we’ll walk you through all the details and differences, as well as how to protect yourself from suspicious websites.

By Aleksander Hougen — 05 Jun'22 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Internet Safety for Kids: How to Keep Your Children Safe Online in 2025

The internet is full of wonderful and insightful information, but there’s also a nasty side. Predators, inappropriate websites and content, scams, cyberbullying and other dangers are never too far away. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on internet safety for kids.

By Sandra Pattison — 30 Apr'22 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

What Is Cyber Insurance? A Basic Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance for 2025

Whether it’s cyber criminals gaining sensitive information, a network security failure or a data breach, chances are your regular business insurance won’t cover your losses. If you’re worried about a cyber incident, you’ll want to start looking around for a cyber insurance quote.

By Aleksander Hougen — 21 Mar'22 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

Using an Air-Gapped Computer in 2025: Full Air-Gapping Guide

One of the most effective, though impractical, forms of cybersecurity is a so-called air gap. In this guide, we’ll go over what an air-gapped computer is and how you can set one up for yourself.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 02 Mar'22 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25

What Is Social Engineering? Human Hacking in 2025

Social engineering is an odd term, but one that pops up more and more in the media. Oddly enough, it perfectly describes what it does: namely, manipulating people into giving up sensitive information. Let’s go over how it works.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 04 Jan'22 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

Can VPNs Help Protect Against the Log4j Zero-Day Security Flaw in 2025?

The world has been shook up by a massive cyberattack exploiting the log4j or log4shell zero-day flaw. VPNs are riding to the rescue with a temporary fix, but will it work?

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 16 Dec'21 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

How to Delete Instagram in 2025: Permanently & Temporarily

If you’ve had enough of Instagram, you can either deactivate your account or delete it for good. Keep reading to learn all the steps for how to delete Instagram, or to just deactivate your account if you want the option of coming back.

By Aleksander Hougen — 07 Nov'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

How to Detect a Stingray Device: Detection Apps & IMSI Catcher Protection Explained in 2025

If you’re concerned about surveillance, knowing how to detect a StingRay device is essential. StingRays trick your phone into connecting to them by mimicking real cell towers and then intercept your phone’s data. Using detection apps and a high-quality VPN can help secure your activity, but they won’t stop your phone from connecting to the...

By Kate Hawkins — 31 Oct'21 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Ransomware Protection Best Practices: Detection and Defense Tools 2025

Businesses have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting their data from cybercriminals. There is a thriving cybercrime industry on the dark web where hackers sell bundles of data stolen from company servers via malware and phishing techniques, so businesses pay a large price for not using adequate protections. Read on for our full ransomware protection tips and tools.

By Max Pitchkites — 02 Oct'21 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

7 Webcam Security Tips: How to Secure Your Webcam in 2025

If you don’t regularly check up on your webcam security, then anyone can spy on you through your device’s webcam and microphone.

By Max Pitchkites — 19 Sep'21 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25