Online Privacy Guides

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

The Facebook Rebrand in 2021: What Is Meta?

Facebook changed its name to Meta in late October 2021. If you’re wondering what this Facebook rebrand means, keep reading as we explore the ins and outs of the change.

By Aleksander Hougen — 06 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
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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

The iCloud neuralMatch Tool 2025: How Apple’s Child Safety Update Could Endanger Us All

iCloud neuralMatch is a tool that allows Apple to scan photos stored on iCloud and iOS devices. Although its stated purpose is to combat child pornography, it raises serious privacy concerns for Apple users. Keep reading as we delve into the details.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 16 Aug'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

How to Encrypt Android Devices in 2025: Securing Your Phone

We all know about the importance of online security, but the fact remains that your phone is as likely to be stolen as hacked. In this article, we show you how to encrypt your Android devices so even if you lose it, your data is safe.

By Aleksander Hougen — 03 Jul'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

What Is AES Encryption & How Does It Work in 2025? 256-bit vs 128-bit

When researching various types of software, AES encryption is often listed as a feature. What is AES encryption exactly, and how does it work? Read on as we explain the Advanced Encryption Standard, the most commonly used encryption protocol in the world.

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 May'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

How to Encrypt Text Messages in 2025: Private Messaging

Learning how to send a secure text message may seem like it should take forever and be really complicated. However, with the wealth of apps now available for Android and iOS phones, anyone can do it.

By Sapphire Fox & Branko Vlajin — 21 Mar'21 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25