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Not only was this the end WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime, and Snapchat for individual consumers in UAE, but a punch to the gut for small-and-medium business owners, who were using the free services as their telecommunication solutions. While the UAE might be using technology to take away Snapchat’s video calls from UAE, another technology – virtual private networks (VPNs) – is enabling UAE residents and business owners to still acquire and use the free VoIP services....

Whether you’re traveling, in hotels, or hanging at coffee shops, you can find a public connection for getting online. While they’re handy and easy to use, you should be concerned about the security implications. Here are Ten Risks of using public WiFi connections. 1 Man-in-the-Middle Attacks The most common threat is the Man-in-the-Middle attack (MitM). When your device connects to compromised public WiFi, vulnerabilities in the connection make it easy for others to intercept the data....

The Dutch National Anti-Fraud Hotline reports that online identity theft if the fourth-leading type of fraud in the country. In the first six months of 2018, some €1.5 million of money were stolen from victims accounts. How do criminals commit identity theft and how can you stop it? This article will explore these issues as well as offering several tips and tricks on how Netherlands’ citizens can stay safe online....

Choosing the best VPN for Digital Nomads Depending on where you travel, you need a robust selection of features that will ensure your safety and security online while protecting your data at the same time. From being able to access geo-restricted sites to concealing your browsing history, there are many aspects to consider when choosing the best VPN for digital nomads. Here is what you should look out for when selecting a VPN:...

Of course, it’s straightforward to deactivate your account, but that way nothing gets deleted for you to be able to reactivate your profile as it was. If you genuinely delete your account, you would have to create an entirely new account if you ever want to return to Facebook. A pathway to true privacy. Step #1 Delete the Linked Apps One thing people love about using Facebook is how the software connects other applications to enable easy login....

After being the subject of a scathing international report on its Internet censorship practices in the summer of 2018, Egypt responded by passing a “cybercrime law” in August 2018 that reinforced the country’s censorship practices and legalized its ability to block websites. Article 7 of the law legalizes the Egyptian government’s ability to block internal access to any website that it says is “a threat to national security or the national economy....

But if you are traveling to South Korea from the US you will find that — despite their big gaming culture — there are games you won’t be able to play while there. That is if you’re not using a virtual private network (VPN). Note: My team and I don’t condone illegal behavior of any sort and the protection of a VPN doesn’t give you license to commit illegal acts....

The US Post Office lowered prices (then raised them dramatically) as emails made stamps and envelopes look like dinosaurs. And in UAE, the government rule that the country’s only two Internet service providers (ISPs) – Etisalat and Du – are the only legal entities who can run Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services. What does that mean in real talk? That Skype has been banned in the UAE until further notice by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)....

But a lot of his traction seems to have come from the misuse of WhatsApp to spread untrue statements about his opponent, Fernando Haddad, and as a result, the thousands of Brazilian WhatsApp users have seen their accounts cancelled. What’s Up with WhatsApp in Brazil? In the lead-up to the October 2018 election, WhatsApp blocked hundreds of thousands of WhatsApp accounts that it claimed had been part of the fake news and other “political shenanigans....

However, there are ways to make your VPN undetectable so you can get around these blocks. The long method is to manually configure your device’s connection settings, but the easiest way to set up an undetectable VPN is to use a premium VPN service. I tested all the leading VPNs and I highly recommend ExpressVPN’s feature-packed app. Its VPN apps are preconfigured for you with all 3000+ servers having built-in obfuscation, IP and DNS leak protection, and military-grade encryption....

The 2010s gave rise to the power of WhatsApp, Facebook and WeChat, along with Twitter, Yahoo!, and a dozen others. People were sharing music now, and more importantly, and perhaps more dangerously, sharing ideas. IMs were great for businesses that were separated by distance, but they also began to house the darker side of the Internet. Criminals used them to communicate and buy/sell items. Predators used them to groom victims, including children....

However, since these devices require wifi to work, there can be security flaws and vulnerabilities that can be exposed, so protecting these devices as you with any other personal device is essential if you wish to remain safe online. The Consequences of IoT Devices If someone manages to access or install malware onto any IoT devices, there are ways that their connectivity can be exploited. Potentially, they could be used to access other devices on the same network, like phones, tablets, laptops, and PCs, which might contain personal and private information....

Enter ProtonMail; a highly-encrypted, private email service, which offers both free and paid subscriptions to protect you and provide total anonymity. Steps to create ProntonMail anonymous email account Setting up a ProntoMail account is no more complicated than setting up any other email account with the providers you know and may already use. Sending Options These features are optional, but they can add another layer of security to your email....

One thing that troubles online gamers is players appearing and disappearing because of the high ping rate. If you’re also having trouble with your ping because of this or any other reason, we are here to help! In this guide, we will carefully explain what ping is; mention its significance and how you can lower it by using a VPN for an improved gaming experience. What is Ping Rate and What is Its Significance in Online Gaming?...

However, choosing the right VPN for streaming without interruptions can be tricky and time-consuming. I tested 43 of the best VPNs to see which ones worked with BBC iPlayer in January 2023. Of the 3 that work best, I recommend ExpressVPN — during my tests, it unblocked BBC iPlayer every time and automatically found me the fastest servers for uninterrupted streaming in UltraHD. You can try ExpressVPN yourself without risking a penny as it offers a reliable 30 money-back guarantee....

With a VPN, you can get a Swedish IP and bypass geoblocks to stream live and on-demand shows on platforms like SVT Play, Viaplay, and more. I tested a variety of VPNs and picked out the 5 top choices for streaming Swedish TV lag-free. While all the recommended VPNs are effective, ExpressVPN is my top choice. It offers multiple Swedish locations and lightning-fast speeds for a lag-free experience. Plus, you can try ExpressVPN completely risk-free....

As of late 2018, Rakuten Viber had more than 1 billion registered users and also allows users to exchange media files such as images and videos. It also has a paid component for international landline and mobile calling services. Rakuten Viber has spread across the world with corporate offices in San Francisco, Minsk, Sofia, Moscow, Paris, Singapore, and Manila. Unfortunately for Chinese fans of Viber, that much-unmonitored freedom is too much for that country’s government....

It appears when the VPN service that you’re using doesn’t have the capabilities to bypass Netflix’s location-based restrictions. Don’t make the same mistake I did and pay for a subscription with a VPN that doesn’t work (even if it claims it does!). I’ve done the hard work for you and tested over 24 VPNs to determine the top VPNs for solving the Netflix proxy error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy....

What is Tor? Tor is an acronym of The Onion Router, a data encryption method that was created by the US Navy. It is a layered encryption, meaning that the data has been re-encrypted multiple times for each instance the data passes through randomly chosen nodes. This network provides software that allows you to anonymously access the internet. Unlike a VPN, Tor routes your signal through various nodes which can only see the IP addresses in front of and behind the node, so no one can see the entire path from the website you are connecting to your device, protecting your privacy....

Even while away from home, you need to protect yourself from ISPs, hackers, cybercriminals, and the government. Here are the top ten reasons to use a VPN while traveling. 1 Make Online Purchases in Your Home Country With a premium VPN provider, it’s simple to switch your IP address to your home country and order from your favorite sites. It also gives you access to better shipping rates than if you tried to order from overseas and send it home....