Online Security & Privacy Tools

The Best and Worst US States for Kids’ Online Safety in 2025

Though the internet can add extra dimensions to kids’ education and enrichment, the prevalence of cyberbullying and online predation is a major concern for parents and guardians. In the spirit of raising awareness about these issues and encouraging positive change, we compiled and analyzed data to reveal the worst and best states for kids’ online...

By Kit Copson — 12 Sep'24 Last Updated: 13 Jan'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Meaning, Types and Examples in 2025

We take online security seriously by using the best VPN services and best password manager tools to protect our data. However, how can we ensure safe access to our online accounts and avoid being hacked by malicious third parties? That’s where two-factor authentication comes in — but what is 2FA, and how does it verify...

By Kate Hawkins — 10 Sep'24 Last Updated: 10 Sep'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Pakistan VPN in 2025 & How to Get an IP Address in the Country

In August 2024, Pakistan announced plans to ban all VPNs except for government-approved providers, a move that would be even bolder than the already strict VPN law in neighboring India. For now, though, the best VPNs still function in Pakistan — so now may be your last, best chance to download a Pakistan VPN before...

By Samuel Chapman — 06 Sep'24 Last Updated: 15 Jan'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Unblock Twitter in Brazil: X Ban Explained for 2025

After an apparent reversal of its previous position, X/Twitter has decided to comply with the Brazilian authorities requests and have since been unbanned in the country. A VPN is no longer required to access Twitter in Brazil, but should there be another conflict between the company and the government in the future, you can use...

By Samson Kiarie — 06 Sep'24 Last Updated: 19 Feb'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Is My Phone Being Tracked: Can Someone Track My Phone If My Location Is Off? 2025 Guide

You might have asked yourself, “Can someone track my phone if my location is off?” The short answer is “yes.” Even when you turn off your location on your Android device or iOS phone, third parties can track your phone using other means, such as GPS trackers, the nearest cell tower, cell-site simulators, public WiFi...

By Wisdom Sablah — 04 Sep'24 Last Updated: 04 Sep'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

TorGuard vs NordVPN: A Full 2025 Comparison

Thanks to their popularity, both TorGuard and NordVPN are likely to pop up if you’re searching for a VPN. For this TorGuard vs NordVPN comparison, our VPN experts put both VPNs through the wringer to help you decide which one best suits your needs. We tested both VPNs across all the categories we used to...

By Wisdom Sablah — 02 Sep'24 Last Updated: 21 Oct'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Social Security Data Breach: What to Do, How to Check, How to Protect Yourself in 2025

In a way, the data compromised in the National Public Data breach was stolen twice: first by the data broker itself — which allegedly scraped it from protected sources without its subjects’ permission — and then a second time by the hacker or hackers known as SXUL. We’ll explain how to tell if this social...

By Samuel Chapman — 02 Sep'24 Last Updated: 02 Sep'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best Free VPN for Firestick: 5 Free Plans, Free Trials and Money-Back Guarantees

Compatibility, speed and ability to unblock streaming services are some of the factors to consider when picking the best free VPN for Firestick. We tested numerous free VPN services and homed in on five services that tick the right boxes. Keep reading to find one that best suits your needs.

By Samson Kiarie — 01 Sep'24 Last Updated: 26 Jan'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Avast VPN vs NordVPN: Who Beats Whom in 2025?

Avast SecureLine VPN is a well-known VPN service that falls surprisingly short when looking at the company behind it. In this battle, we matched Avast with NordVPN to see what would happen. Join us to find out.

By Brian Law — 01 Sep'24 Last Updated: 12 Dec'24

Best Search Engines That Don’t Track You in 2025: Security & Privacy For Your Search History

As concern over online privacy grows among internet users, private search engines have become more popular. In this article, we’ll introduce you to seven search engines that don’t track you.

By Max Pitchkites — 01 Sep'24 Last Updated: 08 Nov'24