A proxy server is an easy alternative to a VPN that can perform most of the functions of the latter. It’s a server that stands between your device and the destination server, taking your connection requests and forwarding them in your name.

Destination servers in almost all cases see the proxy server as the originator of the request. As such, proxies are widely used in various, mostly business-related applications whenever privacy, security, location changing, and several other factors are at play.

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Everyone has tried to secretly shop for a birthday gift online or look up some weird thing that shouldn’t remain on anyone’s browsing history. To do that without leaving a trail, you probably decided to go Incognito. If not, we’ll explain to you why you should.

Here you will learn how to open a new Incognito window on all major browsers. We’ll show you the exact steps to take, explain that Incognito mode really does, and give you some tips for better privacy.

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.

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.

NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to transmit information over short distances (usually, a few to a dozen centimeters). NFC signals are widely used for small, quick operations such as contactless payments and access control.

It’s built upon the RFID technology and is intended to be more secure. However, NFC security isn’t foolproof either – there’s plenty of ways for various people to abuse the system. Since NFC signals are used for important operations (e.g., contactless payments), knowing how to avoid such situations is vital.