Law enforcement agencies across the US can now track potential suspects and witnesses, without setting off alarm bells, using Fog Reveal. This cheap and effective software from Fog Data Science allows police to use mobile signals to pinpoint any device present in the vicinity of a crime scene.  Digital privacy advocates are in uproar, asking if this type of search is even legal in light of the 4th Amendment. Find out more about what Fog Reveal does, how it works, who can use it, and how you can protect yourself, as we take a deeper look into this easy-to-use surveillance tool. Shield Your ..read more

Over 2.5 billion people regularly enjoy online games, with 66% in the US admitting to playing video games for at least an hour a week.  US gamers under 18 make up over 20%, a concern to parents who may feel helpless to defend their kids from the dangers lurking online.  In this article, I’ll discuss 4 of the biggest technological and social risks of online gaming (not to be confused with online gambling), and give you some of my best tips to minimize them. Online Gaming Is Everywhere Stats indicate there are between 16 and 29 million players online at any one time. Gaming online is a ..read more

The events of 9/11 shook the world, and rightly so — the devastation left US citizens stricken with fear. We were willing to do anything to protect ourselves and our country from another terrorist attack.  Anti-terrorism legislature was introduced left and right. It didn’t take long to pass the US Patriot Act, which provided the government with broad surveillance capabilities. Now, any group, individual, or entity known to be conspiring with terrorists could be monitored legally. It was the solution and comfort Americans needed at the time.  Unfortunately, the Act included several su ..read more

Our commitment to online privacy stands at the core of our service – we operate under a 100% transparency credo. That said, we know VPN use is tied to trust. We know reviewers and journalists have often mentioned our US headquarters as a concern. We’re here to say that we’ve always abided by our airtight No Logs policy. We’ve never retained any metadata, and we’ve never had any data to share with the authorities.  But we are a company that wants our actions to speak for us. We don’t want you to take our No Logs promises at face value. Just like we’re transparent with our source code and r ..read more

You’re on a much-needed vacation at your favorite resort or holding a one-on-one meeting in a conference room. Imagine being asleep in your hotel room or having a conversation in an area where privacy is supposedly guaranteed, but out of the corner of your eye, you notice a small blinking light coming from behind the curtains.  At first, you might not realize what that means, but then you watch it more closely as it flashes once more before it disappears altogether. Panic starts to set in. Your heart is pounding wildly as your mind races with a million and one thoughts. Should you be worr ..read more

Though possibly daunting, implementing parental controls in your household doesn’t have to be a negative experience. The main thing to remember is to respect your child’s autonomy while maintaining your parental responsibility of keeping them safe.  To make your job as a parent easier, we’ve combined expert-approved tips and created a four-step guide to introducing parental controls in your home. It encompasses everything you need to explain parental restrictions to children, secure their devices, and keep them safe online. They may not like it initially — but they’ll thank you later. Wha ..read more

August 14th is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate Financial Awareness Day. Check your 401k, watch that budget, and read on to learn why we celebrate being financially aware and how being financially literate helps you secure your future. What is Financial Awareness Day? It’s probably not a huge coincidence that Financial Awareness Day, August 14, is also the anniversary of the Social Security Act (SSA). The SSA was signed by President Roosevelt in 1935 and eventually established unemployment, retirement, and health care benefits, along with support options for the disa ..read more

Whistleblowers play a crucial role in ensuring the rule of law is properly preserved, and the public knows about unlawfully or unethically withheld critical information. . From the sailors who reported misconduct of a superior officer in the Continental Navy to Bradley Birkenfeld, who helped the government recover billions in taxes, whistleblowers have done a great deal of good. Acknowledging National Whistleblower Appreciation Day on July 30th is a small token of appreciation for these individuals’ sacrifices. If you need to blow the whistle on a concerning situation, here’s the perfect gui ..read more

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