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Cybersecurity & Privacy

6 min read

Preventing Angler Phishing Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

Guoda Šulcaitė

Cybersecurity & Privacy

3 min read

Can a VPN be Tracked by The Government?

Key takeaways:

  • A VPN provider with a solid no-logs policy and strong encryption makes it much harder for the government to track your real IP or browsing history.
  • Websites can still track user activity with cookies and other scripts, even with a VPN tunnel.
  • Free or untrustworthy VPN providers often collect connection logs or use monitoring software, making it easier for the police to trace users.
  • Using a VPN might make you feel invisible online, but the government or the police can find traces of you if they employ the needed resources for it, since tracking IPs is not the only way to recognize your profile online..

    Many people turn to a VPN provider hoping to make their online activities private. But the truth is, it’s a bit messier than that. You’re surely a lot safer with it than without it, but not entirely untouchable.

    Guoda Šulcaitė