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Sara Levavi-Eilat
Cybersecurity Researcher

Sara is a long time writer and editor with a passion for cybersecurity and a superior knowledge of Bitcoin.

Free VPN Download – Top 5 VPNs for 2021

Sara Levavi-Eilat | Updated on 17th September 2021
Lots of websites out there claim to have free VPN downloads, but if you spend any time sifting through them, you’ll soon realize that the VPNs they’re offering either: Can’t be downloaded directly without signing up Aren’t actually free, or Are super low quality and won’t provide the service you’re looking for In contrast, most...
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The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

Sara Levavi-Eilat | Updated on 16th September 2021
Have you ever been harassed in the street? Received a crass message on a dating app? Had a coworker make a comment about your appearance that just didn’t sit right? You’re not alone. With the #MeToo movement, it’s easy to log onto Twitter or Facebook and see just how many women are victims of sexual...
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4 Popular Israel-based VPNs to Keep You Secure in 2021

Sara Levavi-Eilat | Updated on 2nd July 2021
There are a couple of reasons you might want to use a VPN provider based in Israel. For one, Israel is not part of the 5/14 Eye Alliance. This alliance was originally designed for sharing military intelligence between certain countries, but today it is often used as a loophole that allows governments to spy on...
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uTorrent vs. BitTorrent – Which is Faster for Mobile/Desktop in 2021?

Sara Levavi-Eilat
When it comes to torrent clients, uTorrent and BitTorrent are two veterans with huge, loyal followings. But what makes one better than the other? Is it a greater variety of settings, or a richer package of features? Maybe speed or practicality is the deciding factor? While uTorrent and BitTorrent are in fact very much alike,...
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Are VPNs Safe? Some Aren’t (And It’s Not Only the Free Ones)

Sara Levavi-Eilat
VPNs continue to grow in popularity, as more people become concerned about internet privacy. As the VPN market grows to meet this demand, there are now 1,000s of free VPNs promising to keep you safe and secure online, at no extra cost. Sounds great right? Not so much. VPNs are expensive and complicated software that...
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There is No Free UFC, But You Can Get 50% Off

Sara Levavi-Eilat
You love the action and energy of UFC Fight Night, so you’re looking for the easiest and cheapest way to watch it online. If you’ve done that search already, you may have come across a few websites advertising free streaming. Sounds perfect, right? Not so much. Free Streaming Websites Can be Dangerous Free streaming sites...
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How to Watch UFC 226 Miocic v. Cormier Fight Night Online

Sara Levavi-Eilat
UFC 226 Miocic vs. Cormier is Saturday, July 7th. We know you don’t want to miss any of the action, so in just 3 easy steps we’re going to show you how to watch from anywhere in the world, for more than 50% off. You’ll need a VPN – but it’s really simple to use, and...
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How Google Chrome AdBlocker Will Affect Torrents

Sara Levavi-Eilat
The people behind torrent sites believe in sharing content, and so the sites rely mainly on ads to generate revenue. While ads generally don’t bring in that much money, with Chrome’s new ad-blocker, the situation for torrent clients could get even worse. While many users have already installed ad-blockers on their browsers, now those using...
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How to Watch the Wimbledon Tournament Online for FREE

Sara Levavi-Eilat
This year Wimbledon starts Monday, July 2nd and ends Sunday, July 15th. The games are guaranteed to be electrifying, as we’ll see if reigning champion Garbiñe Muguruza is usurped by the legendary Serena Williams or 2018 Australian Open winner Caroline Wozniacki, and we’ll witness arch-rivals Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer go head-to-head. Read on to find out...
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AV-Test VPN Report – Summary of Findings

Sara Levavi-Eilat
In June 2018 the independent security institute, AV-Test, released an evaluation of twelve VPNs. 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...
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