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Author Image Daniel Krohn
Daniel Krohn
Cybersecurity Researcher

Technical writer with a passion for online privacy.

Top 5 WhatsApp Alternatives in 2021 [Best For Privacy & Safety]

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 6th May 2021
With more than 1 billion users in 180 countries, WhatsApp is the world’s favorite messaging app. Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp in 2014 left privacy experts and security-conscious users concerned. After all, Facebook and its 3rd party apps were involved in multiple security breaches, resulting in thousands of users’ private information being leaked. However, WhatsApp have...
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Best 5 REALLY FREE Hola Alternatives: Fast and Safe in 2021!

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 5th May 2021
Let’s be honest: “free” and  “VPN” are almost never a good combination. Sure, there are some exceptions, but Hola – which has put its users at risk repeatedly – is certainly not one of them. So here are 5 better – and safer – alternatives. Why not Hola? Because It’s Not Safe Hola simply can’t be...
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5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, & 14 Eyes Countries – What You NEED to Know

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 29th April 2021
When talking about international intelligence-sharing agreements, things can get complicated fast. Don’t worry—we are going to quickly walk you through the key information about the Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and Fourteen Eyes Alliances (9*14). These alliances may pose a risk to your privacy, but we’ll tell you exactly what you need to do to protect...
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Watch Netflix With NordVPN: Easy 2 Minute Setup Guide!

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 29th April 2021
If you have a Netflix account, you may have noticed your available content is limited to your country. Netflix content differs from region to region and watching shows from a different region than the one you’re in might seem impossible. This can be extremely frustrating if, for example, you are on vacation outside the US...
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Android’s Complete Guide to Protecting Online Privacy in 2021

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 29th April 2021
Since the Edward Snowden leaks revealed the extent to which government bodies can monitor and gather data on users all over the world, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect your privacy. But with the number of different threats out there, you may struggle to figure out where to even start. Maybe...
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Get 68% off NordVPN + 30 Days Refund (2021)

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 20th April 2021
So, you’ve decided to go with NordVPN. Good choice! NordVPN is one of our favorites. It’s widely considered to be one of the best VPNs out there. While the $11.95/month price tag may seem high, NordVPN offers incredible promo deals – as long as you know how to get them. Nord’s system for applying the discounts...
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Top 5 VPNs That don’t Keep Logs for the Privacy Seeker

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 18th April 2021
VPNs (and their policies) change all the time. For an updated list of VPNs that do not keep logs, click here.  As with many things in life, there are many different types of VPN users, and thus different needs. Some users need a VPN to get around geo-blocking in order to access streaming content, while...
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The Refund Diaries – Who Can You Trust to Give Your Money Back?

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 25th March 2021
“Money back guarantee.” Three words that every consumer loves to hear. They offer a sense of security; the knowledge that, should the product or service your purchasing fall short of your expectations (or should you simply change your mind about wanting it) you have something to point to and say “but you said I’m entitled to...
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How to Pay Anonymously. Anonymous Payment Methods Explained

Daniel Krohn | Updated on 12th March 2021
Here is the quick guide on how to pay anonymously Use TOR or other methods to hide IP address. When Bitcoin transactions are transmitted over TOR, there is no way to determine where they originated. Always use anonymous email addresses. Start a new Bitcoin address wallet for each transaction. Even when you might be tempted...
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An Introduction to ShadeYou VPN From an Anonymous Rep

Daniel Krohn
ShadeYou VPN began as a free service that would provide for the needs of those who built it and their friends. Several years later, they are now providing paid VPN to clients all over the world, starting at $2.16 per month. We sat down for a chat with ShadeYou's anonymous representative to take a close look at their work, and hear about some of their views on internet security.
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