According to industry reports from 2024, the global VPN market reached approximately $44.6 billion, yet many users remain unaware that their DNS requests may be leaking outside their encrypted VPN tunnel. When you connect to a VPN, you expect complete privacy protection. However, DNS leaks occur when requests are sent to an ISP’s DNS servers…
According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 68% of breaches involved a human element, with misconfigured security tools contributing significantly to organizational vulnerabilities. Split tunneling – a VPN feature that routes some traffic through an encrypted tunnel while sending other traffic directly to the internet – has become increasingly popular among remote workers seeking…
According to recent industry data, 37% of organizations reported budget cuts in their cybersecurity functions in 2024, while 25% conducted layoffs of cybersecurity staff. Yet simultaneously, 4.8 million cybersecurity jobs remain vacant globally in 2025, creating one of the most perplexing paradoxes in the technology sector. The question keeps security professionals and career planners awake…
According to security research published in 2025, WebRTC leaks remain one of the most overlooked privacy vulnerabilities affecting VPN users across all major browsers. When you connect to a VPN expecting complete IP protection, your browser’s WebRTC functionality can silently expose your real location to any website you visit. Independent testing reveals that many popular…
According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, cybercrime losses reached a staggering $16.6 billion – a 33% increase from 2023. With 859,532 complaints filed and hackers stealing an average of $19,372 per incident, understanding how cybercriminals operate isn’t optional anymore. The question isn’t whether you’ll be targeted, but when. By understanding the hacker’s handbook…
According to Pew Research Center’s privacy survey, 71% of U.S. adults express concern about how governments use the data they collect – up from 64% in 2019. When you connect to a VPN, you’re trusting that provider with your entire digital footprint. The critical question is whether VPN jurisdiction truly matters for your privacy, or…
According to Statista’s 2024 VPN usage data, 22.9 percent of internet users worldwide now rely on VPN services for online privacy. When you connect to a VPN, you’re trusting that provider with your entire browsing history. The critical question is whether VPN companies truly keep zero logs, or if it’s just clever marketing. Independent audits…
In 2025, AES-256 remains the gold standard for encrypting sensitive data efficiently and securely, particularly in regulated environments. Meanwhile, ChaCha20 has emerged as a powerful alternative that excels on mobile devices and systems without dedicated encryption hardware. Understanding these VPN encryption standards helps you choose the right security protocol for your privacy needs. The encryption…
Social media account hacking surged to unprecedented levels in 2024, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting over 1.2 million compromised accounts across major platforms – a 68% increase from 2022. Understanding how hackers hack your social media accounts has become essential as cybercriminals exploit sophisticated techniques ranging from AI-powered phishing to credential stuffing attacks. According…
Cybercrime is projected to cost businesses a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. With approximately 4,000 cyber attacks happening daily – that’s one every three seconds – protecting our digital communications has never been more critical. As messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp become our primary communication channels, many users believe that…
