One of the known advantages of using a virtual private network, or “VPN” for short, is the ability to spoof your location to thwart any attempts by hackers or ISPs to track you or block content based on your geolocation. Sometimes it seems to work and sometimes it doesn’t. So can a VPN hide your […]
Can You Be Tracked with a VPN? (by ISP, employer or police?)
Unless you are using a VPN to unblock geo-restricted content, the only other reason you have a VPN is to secure your online activities and hide your online identity. But can you be tracked with a VPN? A virtual private network encrypts your internet traffic and masks your real IP address to protect you from […]
Password Strength Meters DON’T WORK…and here’s why
Password strength meters are used quite often nowadays as a way to judge how secure your online login is. You’ll find these meters when you’re creating a new online login, where some websites won’t even let you sign up if the password is considered too weak. But how effective are these password meters? The truth […]