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What can someone do with your IP address? Real risks and how to stay protected
Though they’re foundational to a functioning internet, many people don’t understand what Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are or how they work. At the same time, there’s a fair amount of fearmon...
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Online gaming security: How to stay safe from hacks, scams, and toxic players
Gaming is about more than just playing games. These days, players also chat, use voice calls, share content, and make trades. All this can happen in-game and on third-party platforms. While this adds ...
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DNS security: How to protect your network from DNS threats
Every network relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to keep traffic flowing and users connected. But DNS is also a prime target for cyberattacks, from phishing and malware to hijacking and service ou...
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Data sovereignty: What it is and compliance considerations
Every digital interaction generates data. Often, it moves across borders; a login request in Paris might be processed on servers in California and stored in Singapore. Given this constant global excha...
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How to change IP address on Android (step-by-step guide)
Knowing how to change your Android phone’s Internet Protocol (IP) address can be useful in several situations. If you’re having trouble connecting to certain websites or services, suspect an IP co...
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How to encrypt your internet traffic and protect your privacy
Your internet traffic consists of a stream of data that travels between your device and the websites and services you use. Today, some of this data is encrypted by default, making it harder for potent...
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Discord end-to-end encryption: Can you turn it on?
Discord is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. It’s popular not just with gamers but with all kinds of online communities. That said, using Discord comes with some trade-offs. T...
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What is quantum encryption? How it works and why it matters
As the age of quantum computers approaches, it brings both exciting opportunities and new challenges for consumer technology. One is that quantum computing has the potential to break otherwise solid e...
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What is two-factor authentication (2FA), and how to set it up securely
These days, a password on its own may not offer enough protection for your accounts. Passwords, along with other personal information, can sometimes be found for sale on the dark web. And weak or reus...
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The best way to store your passwords securely
A sticky note here, a reused password there, maybe even a photo of your Wi-Fi code somewhere in your camera roll. It works...until it doesn’t. Until your account gets hacked, your data leaks, or you...
