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Professional cybersecurity certification.

The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity Certifications: What You Need To Know

Looking to advance your career in the ever-growing cybersecurity field? If so, obtaining the proper certification is a great way to show your knowledge and set yourself apart from the competition. Ever-evolving cyber threats have made it essential for organizations to have an in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and its best

Tips for deciding on a cloud storage service.

13 Best Tips To Keep In Mind When Looking for a New Cloud Storage Service

Whether or not you are searching for cloud storage for your personal use or your business, utilizing cloud storage services would be one of the best decisions you could make. Cloud storage allows people to securely store data in an offsite location and enables them to easily access it from

Encrypted messaging for personal and business use.

How End-to-End Encryption in Messaging Apps Benefits Your Business

Encryption means converting data (in the form of plain text) into a code that is unreadable by humans to prevent unauthorized access. There are many types of encryption, and they include encryption in transit, encryption at rest, and end-to-end encryption. Among them, end-to-end encryption is probably the best for communication

Woman working with cybersecurity at a small business.

Building a Strong Small Business Work Culture Focused On Cybersecurity

Small business owners have a ton of things to worry about, but cybersecurity should always remain a top concern. Why? The Allianz Risk Barometer lists cyber incidents as the number one business risk in 2022, ranking it higher than the shortage of skilled workers, complications from the pandemic outbreak, and

Megaphone shouting about new tech trends.

8 Emerging Technology Trends for 2023 and Beyond

The future may be a mystery, but plenty of signs are pointing forward in the tech world. Improvements in technology are rapidly evolving and are positively impacting the way in which almost all industries operate. These improvements fuel innovation in the digital realm and across all sectors, from healthcare to

Secure photo app on phone or mobile device.

Secure Service Comparisons

8 Best Secure Photo Apps in 2023

It would be maddening if someone looked over your private files on your phone. Imagine someone scrolls through your phone gallery without your permission and steals your secret files. How irritating that would be! Moreover, you never know what will happen if your photos get exposed. Someone could spread your

Remote control for cybersecurity TV.

10 Must-watch Hacker and Cybersecurity TV Shows for Your Viewing Pleasure

With the world becoming increasingly cyber-sensitive, it's vital for everyone to be up-to-date on the latest hacking techniques and strategies. Unfortunately, cybersecurity is such a techy, considerably hard topic that is full of jargon, so it makes sense why not-so-common people are interested in learning more in-depth about it. Not

Internxt 2022 year-end retrospective.

Internxt 2022: A Year of Improvement, Growth, and New Services

As you surely know by now, Internxt's mission is to create a world where technology truly empowers humanity. Tech corporations nowadays provide services where the user becomes the product. In direct contrast, we aspire to become a better, smarter, more compassionate company capable of competing with these giants by applying

Santa down the chimney.

Why Santa Claus Is a Huge Privacy Risk and Must Be Stopped at All Costs

He sees you when you're sleeping, and he knows when you're awake, and we're just supposed to be ok with that? He's making a list and checking it twice, but what kind of information is on that list? Does the big man in red store all the massive amounts of

Cloud servers set up for redundancy.

What is Redundancy? Protecting the Cloud (And Your Data) From Total Disaster

Redundancy is a concept that is often used in the digital world, but what does it mean? Here, we will explore the definition of redundancy, the benefits it offers, the various types of redundancy, how to implement redundancy in computing, redundancy systems and technologies, how to protect the cloud from

AI-ght! Exploring the Wonders of ChatGPT and Why AI is Taking Over

Technology has been eveolving rapidly over the past few decades, and artificial intelligence (AI) has been leading the charge. AI has been used in various applications from self-driving cars to automated customer service. But one of the most intriguing applications of AI is in the form of chatbots. Chatbots, or

Private and anonymous web browser.

5 Best Private and Secure Internet Web Browsers to Replace Chrome With

Your internet browser is the interface you use to access the internet. As such, it knows and handles a lot of your data. Unfortunately, web browsers are also data collection tools for advertisers and marketers. They track your web activities to monetize you through their advertising partners with targeted ads.

Cybersecurity guide for small business owners.

A Useful Cybersecurity Guide Made Specifically for Small Businesses

Starting a small business can be a challenging task. You become responsible for many things simultaneously, such as handling different business operations, establishing partnerships with others, paying salaries and taxes, and trying to profit from your products or services. The last thing you want to occur is a cyberattack on

Web application security.

Introduction to Web Application Security: Why It's Important to Keep Your Website Safe

As web applications become more complex and interconnected, the security of these applications becomes increasingly important. In this article, we will discuss web application security, why it is crucial, and how you can test your web applications for security vulnerabilities. By taking measures to secure your website, you reduce the

5 Consumer Data Protection Tips For Your SaaS Business

5 Consumer Data Protection Tips For Your SaaS Business

SaaS (Software as a Service) companies cannot function without certain consumer data. For starters, you’ll need the customers’ names and email addresses for your marketing and sales operations. And as leads turn into customers, you may also need their payment details. Now, as your company collects more consumer data,

WireGuard and OpenVPN comparison.

WireGuard vs OpenVPN: Which VPN Protocol Is Better?

VPNs use protocols to create a secure and anonymous internet connection. OpenVPN and WireGuard are some of the most popular VPN protocols in town. Whereas OpenVPN has been a fan favorite for over two decades, the new contender on the market, WireGuard, is making big waves in the VPN industry.

Cloud computing economics in physical form.

The Glorious Economics of Cloud Computing and Something Called Capital

Earlier, before the advent of cloud computing, businesses used to have their data centers. These data centers were expensive to set up and maintain. They required a lot of expertise to manage. As a result, only large enterprises could afford them. However, with cloud computing, even small and medium businesses

Phishing for personal information.

Phishing Isn’t Just an Email Problem... How To Protect Your Business From Phishing

Don’t panic, but phishing assaults increased by 350% since the pandemic. Phising is one of the most prevalent and effective online con games. To put the scale of the damage it causes into perspective, phishing brings in $1 trillion more a year than Walmart’s total sales. Please, remain

Files stuck a zip. Ouch!

What Is a Zip File? What Is It and How To Open One Without Going Crazy

When you are downloading or sharing files online, there is a good chance that one of them will be in the form of a zip file. A zip file is a compressed folder that compresses multiple files into a single folder. The main benefit of zip files is to reduce

The World Wide Web.

Internet 101: A Complete Guide and Explanation of the Internet

The internet is inherently complex, and it can be difficult to understand all the various moving parts that make it work. But that doesn't mean you can learn a little more about what makes the World Wide Web tick. In this article, you'll learn what the internet is, how it's

VPN sign and eye on blue background

Do VPNs Really Keep Your Browsing Data Private?

The internet is helpful, but it can also be dangerous. With cybercriminals on the hunt for your precious data and intrusive government agencies spying on the activities of everyday citizens, internet security and privacy have become a genuine concern. Your internet service provider has a front-row seat to all of

Blockchain technology

What Is Blockchain? How Blockchain Technology Works to Make the Internet Safer

You may have heard the word “blockchain” floating around quite a lot recently. However, you may be unsure of what it actually means. However, with companies expected to spend $20 billion per annum on blockchain technical services by the end of 2024, it’s time we all got a bit

The all tracking eye.

How Do Hidden Web Trackers Put My Privacy at Risk?

Digital safety is a buzzword these days due to the ubiquity of our devices and how much we use them. As we go about our lives, whether we're on our laptops at home or out and about on our phones, we're constantly leaving digital breadcrumbs behind us in the form

A world blinded by VR goggles

Can Privacy Exist in the Metaverse?

Although still in its early stages, the Metaverse is well on its way to becoming a full-blown reality. This monumental achievement was only made possible by the pandemic speeding up the implementation of VR and at-home digital services and by the subsequent penetration of these services among all demographic groups,

Hack O'Lantern.

More Online Privacy Horror Stories: 7 Disturbing Hacks and Breaches That Happened In 2022

It's that time of year again when ghouls, creeps, ghosts, and goblins take to the streets and scare the living daylights out of regular, everyday folk. None of these monsters compare to something much scarier, much more heinous–hackers! Cybercriminals don't wait until October to wreak havoc on the living,