Entries by carmel

Mobile Security Threats that You NEED to Know About (Part 2)

In Mobile Security Threats that You NEED to Know About (Part 1), I already start the discussion on the threats that could endanger your mobile devices and its contents. Worse, every year, the number of mobile threats keep increasing. Your phone gets more and more exposed each passing day. So, let’s get into it and talk about […]

Mobile Security Threats that You NEED to Know About (Part 1)

According to Symantec’s 2018 Internet Security Threat Report, the different mobile malware types increased by 54% from 2016 to 2017. Yes, in one year, it doubled. Wait, there’s more. Once a mobile malware gets into your phone, the other devices connected to your phone might be the next target. In a series of connected devices, […]

10 Tips in Maintaining Privacy During Online Meetings

Since the coronavirus pandemic, companies have conducted online meetings. Video calls and online conferences have become part of our routine. Work isn’t something we’re used to anymore. With the proliferation of numerous coronavirus-related phishing schemes, it’s pretty hard for the average office worker to spot the legit or the fake news. Security on all online interactions […]

More Reasons Free Why a Free VPN Is Not Advisable

According to Go-Globe’s infographic on The State of VPN Usage, 25% of users have recently used a virtual private network. This is no surprise that the VPN industry is predicted to be worth $27.10 billion this year. In 2022, it is expected to gain $35.73 billion worth of revenues. Indeed, VPN is a lucrative business! […]

Free VPN Isn’t the best VPN

Previously, I talked about the basics of having a virtual private network and what the factors to look for when buying a VPN. Catch up on that and more: 4 Factors to Consider when Choosing the Right VPN A VPN is really helpful when you are always on the go and constantly moving from one place to another. […]

4 Factors to Consider when Choosing the Right VPN

Virtual Private Network (or VPN) will help you be anonymous online. But wait! Before you think VPN is all you need, it’s not. What can VPN do? Your VPN will give you anonymity and privacy only to some extent. However, your real identity is still revealed to the VPN provider and your Internet Service Provider […]

Pro-Privacy Tools to Use When You Are Planning to Work from Home (Part 1)

If you are working from home since the COVID-19 outbreak, this new work arrangement may seem unfamiliar to you. Don’t worry, I will share to you some helpful tools during this coronavirus pandemic. You can still collaborate with your staff while working far from each other. Thankfully, platforms like – DuckDuckGo – are advocates of privacy so […]

4 Tips in Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus Phishing Sites

In Beware of Coronavirus Scams and Other Related Malicious Sites, I made you aware of the phishing tactics spreading around the internet lately. I made sure that I would allocate a specific post regarding the protection against these online threats. Wether you admit it or not, there will be people using this global pandemic to their […]

Beware of Coronavirus Scams and Other Related Malicious Sites

As the number of Coronavirus Disease 2019 ( or COVID-19) cases rapidly increase throughout the world, there are also a growing number of Coronavirus websites proliferating. At every corner of the internet, you could see websites popping up getting email addresses and personal user information. Sadly, these websites only bring more harm than good. Thus, it is important […]