Password entropy is a key concept for creating a strong password. Expressed in bits of entropy, it gives us an objective measurement of how difficult it is to crack, guess, or brute-force attack passwords.

We all know that strong passwords must be complex and include lots of special characters, numbers, lowercase, and uppercase letters. Understanding what password entropy is and how to calculate it helps create strong passwords you can remember but criminals struggle to crack.

Owned by Amazon since 2018, Ring is one of the most popular manufacturers of smart home security devices. Ring doorbells, IP surveillance cameras, and home alarm systems connect to one wireless network that can be controlled from your phone.

As convenient as they are, Ring devices can become a home network security vulnerability instead of a security guarantee. Ring has done a lot to improve the security of its products, such as implementing end-to-end encryption. Still, you are the one in charge of your home and your home network security.

Can Ring cameras be hacked even if you take all the necessary precautions? We'll dive into the details and outline the steps you must take to protect your ring devices.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address. The way these functions are accomplished affects various aspects of your online privacy and security.

Here, we'll consider using residential IP addresses instead of those originating from a data center. A residential VPN has advantages compared to traditional ones, but there are some caveats.

It all boils down to residential VPN providers. The worst ones may even create more risks than benefits. We'll end this article with a list of the best residential VPN providers on the market.

The internet isn't as free as it used to be. You and I might live where it's relatively open, but digital borders are set up in quite a few places online. One interesting example is Egypt.

While Labeled by Freedom House as one of the least free places for internet access, it still is a top holiday destination. That's why accessing geo-restricted sites is relevant not just for journalists and political activists but for travelers as well.

The internet is at risk of being merged into small clusters owned by a few individuals. So, many turn to decentralization as a remedy.

You get more privacy when one provider can't control the means of your communication, web hosting, social media access, or other services. A decentralized VPN tests this idea for a secure internet connection.

Unlike traditional centralized VPNs, there is no single entity controlling the servers. Instead, requests are routed through multiple devices. Does this approach work with VPNs, or do you risk exposing your data even more?

Most of us are already immune to the "traditional" phishing attacks via email. The vast majority of them are caught by the algorithms and go straight into the spam folder. Scammers do not rest and instead have switched their focus to social media users.

Impersonating companies and using your profile against you, scammers try to lure your personal information for their benefit in what's called an angler phishing attack. We'll discuss all you need to know to be safe from them.