When visiting India, you might not be able to access your usual sites and services available from your home country. Some streaming platforms (like Netflix US) are subject to geoblocks. Other popular sites (including TikTok, WeChat, PUBG, and any Fantasy Sports games) are also blocked by the Indian government. Besides, between government surveillance and the rise of cybercrime in India, your privacy and online data can be at risk. My team and I tested over 80 VPNs for India and found the best ones for bypassing geo-restrictions while keeping your data protected with top-class security features....

The following VPNs were studied: Hotspot Shield Elite, Avast SecureLine, Avira Phantom VPN Pro, Cisco VPN, ExpressVPN, F-Secure FREEDOME VPN, VPN Unlimited, Private Internet Access, NordVPN, Pulse VPN, Norton WiFi Privacy, and TunnelBear. The VPNs were evaluated on the basis of four categories: usability, privacy and security, performance, and functionality. All the VPNs were used with their default configurations and protocols. Overall the best performing VPN was Hotspot Shield. Below are more details concerning the tests themselves, as well as the results....

Phishing emails Spoofed and imposter websites Tech support and security impersonation scams Crypto giveaway scams Employment scams Extortion Man-in-the-middle cyberattacks Investment frauds and pyramid schemes Do you want to take a deep dive into all the latest versions of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related scams? Want to know how to recognize scams and prevent cyberattacks before they happen? Want to learn how to secure Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Read the full article below....

Unfortunately, there’s no way to completely prevent browser fingerprinting. But you can mitigate its impact by following these tips: Finally, we recommend using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN won’t stop browser fingerprinting, but it can prevent your IP address from falling in the wrong hands. NordVPN is a great option. What is Browser Fingerprinting? Browser fingerprinting is a way for websites and other online trackers to assign a unique profile (or “fingerprint”) to you in order to track you across the web....

How prevalent is browser spam? There’s not one number to point out, because it varies greatly depending on the demographics of the target audience. You can have 5% of your users suffering from this problem, or it could go all the way up to 20% of your total traffic. A website can be vulnerable even if it’s protected from most threats, because the problem is on the customers’ computer. There are files that people download to their computer, because they want to use a software or watch a movie for free, without knowing that they come with a costly price....

The hacker stole $24.2 million in AMP and $9.9 million in Ether. The attack adds to a growing list of high profile hacks on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms in 2021. Hackers Exploited Vulnerability in AMP Integration With the Platform According to Crypto Rules Everything Around Me (C.R.E.A.M.) Finance, the attacker exploited an error in how the platform integrated AMP, leading to a reentrancy bug. The platform stated that there were two attacks: a main exploit and a smaller copycat....

Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager The Dell Software Vulnerability On Dell’s Support Knowledge Base Security Advisory portal, a software vulnerability report named ‘DSA-2021-181: Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager Update for Multiple Security Vulnerabilities‘ was released on September 27th, 2021. Noted on the page is the following information; “Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected systems....

The New EU Sanctions Framework On 17 May 2019, the Council of the European Union (aka the EU Council) established a new framework. The framework allows the EU to impose “targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks” originating from outside the EU. These sanctions can be applied against individuals or organizations that have either attacked or tried to attack EU member states. Previously sanctions were only applied to governments accused of supporting cybercriminal groups....

Scammers Impersonate Crypto Apps As cryptocurrencies grow more popular among retail investors and major financial institutions, cybercriminals continue to take advantage of the trend. In its Monday, July 18 notification, the FBI said it discovered that scammers are targeting both U.S.-based institutions as well as retail investors. According to the FBI’s research, hackers impersonated legitimate or once legitimate crypto investment services by spoofing company names, logos, emails, and setting up entire fake websites....

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has once again had to intervene in an ongoing cybersecurity issue. The recent usage of ‘swatting’ attack vectors is an insight into the evolving creativity of cybercriminals. Swatting is one among a variety of cybercrime types we can expect to be an issue for cybersecurity in 2021 and beyond. What is Swatting Swatting is not a new term, having evolved from ‘phone phreaking’ which was a popular ‘hack’ in the 70s....

In our discussion, Avi shares information about GamaSec’s numerous security products, who they are primarily meant for, and how he goes about selling to that market. He also discusses what he sees as the next big target for hackers and security products – his answer may surprise you. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. After studying law in France, I got involved in Bug 2000 and security issues....

A statement from the Oregon Department of Justice said this is “the largest attorney general-led consumer privacy settlement ever.” The settlement stems from an investigation that started in 2018 after an article by the Associated Press (AP) shed light on Google’s deceptive location tracking. The investigation revealed that Google has been tracking users without their knowledge or consent since 2014. Besides the settlement, Google has also agreed to be more transparent about its location tracking....

The way to access Singaporean websites from anywhere in the world is to use a reliable VPN with servers in Singapore. As soon as you connect to one, you’ll replace your actual IP address with a Singaporean one, which lets you bypass geoblocks. You’ll protect your data and stay anonymous since a VPN has world-class security and privacy features. And you might even get an increase in speeds too as bandwidth throttling is prevented....

Websites read your IP address to determine where you’re browsing from. If you don’t have an Estonia IP, certain sites will block or restrict your access. There’s a way around the blocks, though. You can safely change your IP address with a virtual private network (VPN). Your new IP address in Estonia will allow you to use any website in the country without limitations. We’ll show you how easy it is to do....

A VPN can help you get unbanned from Rocket League faster. It changes your IP address to another location, making it look like you’re in a different country. Using a VPN lets you bypass a Rocket League ban by creating a new account, but without any old data or files saved. Still, it’s an easy way to quickly get back on track. I tested 50+ VPNs, and my top pick for getting unbanned from Rocket League fast is ExpressVPN....

The easiest way to pay for and watch Hulu content abroad is with a VPN. Hulu uses your IP address to detect whether you’re in the US or not. But a VPN allows you to borrow a US IP even if you’re in a different country. As a result, you can pay for and watch Hulu from anywhere. My team and I tested 60+ Hulu VPNs and my top recommendation is ExpressVPN....

You can check your Twitter feed from anywhere when you use a VPN. A VPN allows you to use one of its own global servers, changing your IP address and making it seem as though you’re in a different country. This way, you won’t be blocked by geo restrictions and you’ll be able to post, scroll, and comment in no time. After testing 30+ VPNs, my top choice for accessing Twitter is ExpressVPN....

If you want to see the full event details and find out how you can watch this fight from anywhere in the world, read on. The main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET as Volkanovski will begin his title defense, back after testing positive for COVID-19 in March. The return of Nick Diaz is also highly anticipated for this weekend’s event; the fan-favorite is set to fight Robbie Lawler after a 6-year hiatus....

However, there are a few legit sites that stream sports for free depending on your location. For example, RTE live streams several games for free as long as you’re in Ireland. But to watch these games from anywhere else, you need an Irish IP address. A VPN is a simple app that assigns you a new IP address from a country of your choice. This helps to bypass regional broadcast restrictions so you can access free live sports streams (and bypass regional blackouts) without risk....

There is an easy way to access Binance from the US — with a VPN. It’s a simple app that hides your actual IP address and replaces it with one from another country. For example, if you connect to an EU server, you’ll appear as if you’re there and Binance will grant you access. My team and I tested 100 VPNs, and ExpressVPN is the best for accessing Binance. It has a vast server network that allows you to easily access Binance in the US and an IP/DNS leak protection to keep your real IP hidden....