The vpnMentor cybersecurity research team, led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, have uncovered a leaking S3 Bucket with over 270k records and greater than 343GB in size on an Amazon server, belonging to Doxzoo. There are potentially over 100,000 users affected by this data leak, with implications not

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team has found a data breach in the email platform used by a South Korean company, DKLOK. DKLOK is an industrial pipe, valve, and fittings manufacturer with clients located across the globe. The vulnerability found in the database of their

The vpnMentor cybersecurity research team, led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, have uncovered a leaking, active database with over 123 million records and greater than 9GB in size on an ElasticSearch server, belonging to Decathlon Spain (and possibly Decathlon UK as well). Decathlon Company

Led by Noam Rotem, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a data breach by French consulting firm Bluenove that indirectly exposed thousands of employees and customers from sporting goods giant Decathlon. The data breach appears to originate from a survey undertaken by Bluenove on Decathlon’s

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor's research team discovered a data breach exposing incredibly sensitive images from numerous niche dating and hook up apps. The apps were built for people with alternative lifestyles and particular tastes, such as 'Cougars,' queer dating, fetishes, and

Led by cybersecurity analysts Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor's research team recently found a serious breach in an open Amazon S3 bucket owned by secure cloud storage provider Data Deposit Box. The leak exposed detailed information about 270,000 private files uploaded by customers through

Virtual Private Networks help us enjoy a safer internet and access our favorite content without restrictions – but like any other piece of technology, they can have their moments of weakness. Between sluggish speeds, annoying crashes, and limited access, few things are more annoying than your

Between multiple entries on the Urban Dictionary and hazy legal definitions, it can be hard to pin down exactly what constitutes doxxing (or doxing). While still a form of cyberbullying, doxxing is different from swatting and other types of online harassment. So, what is doxxing? It’s the

Led by Noam Rotem, a well-known white hat hacker and activist, VPNMentor’s research team discovered a major security breach in Gearbest.  With hundreds of thousands of sales every day, Gearbest is a highly successful Chinese e-commerce company. The site sells a range of electronics and

BBC iPlayer frequently blocks VPNs due to its strong anti-VPN technology. The UK streaming service might flag the server you're on or your cookies are "outing" a previous location. Given that 85% of UK adults use the BBC weekly and spend over 6 hours watching BBC TV and iPlayer (UK Parliament,

Since the Edward Snowden leaks revealed the extent to which government bodies can monitor and gather data on users all over the world, learning how to protect your privacy online is more important than ever. But with all of the different threats out there, you may struggle to figure out where to

Net neutrality often hits the news headlines, so what is net neutrality and how does it affect you? In this article, we’ll explain the ins and outs of net neutrality and why there’s such a big fuss about it. We’ll also explain what you can do to get around unfair restrictions if net neutrality

Intro In an increasingly digital world, where our deepest personal interests and finances are stored on devices, protecting online privacy is more critical than ever. Yet, studies suggest that many internet users still fail to follow best practices. The top two most commonly used passwords are

While we're dedicated to VPNs and online privacy issues, vpnMentor is also your resource for Internet trends and data. As a result, we've scoured the most trusted research sites to present you with the following series of charts. Grouped by general topic, the information below represents the

Can hacking ever be a good thing? What is ethical hacking and how is it different from other kinds of hacking? How can you be an ethical hacker and why would a company willingly say yes to being hacked? In this article, we will dive into the field of ethical hacking to answer all of these

We evaluated the privacy and security of some of the most popular smart home devices available to assess how likely it is that a malicious actor could hack these devices to gain access to private information, including, in some cases, audio and visual footage and sensitive information stored

Being able to connect to the internet with ease via free Wifi has become an essential factor for the modern traveler, freelancer, and digital nomads when deciding their next destination. Whether you’re in one of these groups, or just constantly running out of mobile data, not having access to the

Online industries have seen big changes after a rollercoaster ride in 2020. The online market experienced its biggest shift in basically forever, so we thought we’d give you the lowdown on the largest internet companies in 2021. Why? There are some major winners amongst online industries, with

So many online child safety guides are filled with scary statistics, but don’t tell parents what they can actually do to protect kids online. This is why we came together, as a group of cybersecurity experts and parents, to create a practical playbook. Our guide is updated for 2024, and it's

Many companies challenge hackers – or anyone else who wants to give it a try – to find security bugs in their systems and break in. Not only that, but they reward anyone who can do it successfully. The bigger the bug, the better the reward – commonly known as a bug bounty. Inviting hackers to

The days of handwritten homework assignments, heavy printed textbooks, and mailed paper report cards are slipping away. Learning is digital in the 21st century. Students often complete their homework, communicate with classmates, check their grades, and conduct research for assignments