AT&T is notorious for throttling internet speeds, even on its "unlimited" plans. This causes delayed video streaming, gaming lag, and slow file downloads. Bandwidth throttling is likely the culprit if you've ever noticed a sudden drop in your internet performance. Masking your IP address is

Bloatware — those pesky pre-installed apps you never asked for — can slow down your devices, eat up memory, and even put your privacy at risk. On some systems, removing them isn’t as easy as hitting Uninstall, especially if they’re baked into the operating system. And it’s not just a personal

Just because you close an app doesn’t mean it stops running. Most apps keep running quietly in the background — sending and receiving data without you even noticing. This is what’s known as background data usage, and it’s one of the sneakiest ways your phone can burn through your mobile data and

Is your computer acting a little… off lately? Maybe your cursor jumps unexpectedly, your passwords stop working, or strange pop-ups appear out of nowhere. While it’s easy to brush off these occurrences as bugs or bad luck, they might actually point to something far more sinister — like someone

Do you enjoy playing the latest version of Candy Crush on your phone? Are your weekends filled with hours playing MMORPGs with your buddies? Or perhaps you enjoy jumping in a race car and speeding around a track in the latest NASCAR game. It doesn't matter what type of game you enjoy, if any of

Cookies — those little bits of data saved on your iPhone — are pretty handy. They remember your login details and preferences, making your browsing smoother and more personalized. But there’s a flip side. While cookies themselves don’t munch much battery life, the activities they remember might

It’s possible to remove your personal information from the internet without difficulty. Search engines, apps, and websites frequently collect, share, and even sell your data, compromising your online privacy and increasing your risk of cyber threats like hacking or fraud. After exploring the

Deleting and deactivating your Instagram account is surprisingly easy — once you know where to find the option, that is. Meta doesn’t make it easy to remove your Instagram profile. If you feel unsure about the process, you are not alone. How do I delete my Instagram account? You have to visit

If you’re burned out or feel uneasy about your Tinder profile and data lingering online, it’s time to step back. Saying goodbye to the online dating app should be simple, but finding the right steps isn’t always easy. How do I delete my Tinder account? It’s possible to do so from your account

Your Google search history will often reappear after being cleared because of Google's data collection and syncing. Data is gold, and Google knows this. Does Google keep your search history forever? Google's privacy policy states that it keeps your search history for 18 months1, which gives it

Having a Facebook account means you're always in the spotlight. Ads that know too much about you, companies tracking what you do online, and the stress of keeping up with endless posts and updates can be overwhelming. It's like you're giving away pieces of your privacy every day without even

Cybersecurity threats are growing every day, and not a day passes when there isn’t a story about some kind of breach or data theft in the news. Those of us who own or manage small and medium businesses know that cybersecurity is crucial and that we should be paying close attention to these

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a breach in a database belonging to Autoclerk, a reservations management system owned by Best Western Hotels and Resorts Group. Connected to various travel and hospitality-related platforms online, the exposed database posed a

vpnMentor's research team found a data breach from YouHodler, a cryptocurrency lending platform. Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, our research team discovered a database leak in YouHodler's system. The platform makes it easy for users to request crypto-loans or to convert their crypto-holdings

vpnMentor's research team has found a breach in the xSocialMedia database. Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, our leading cybersecurity researchers, discovered vulnerabilities in multiple databases operated by xSocialMedia. Nearly 150,00 personal records were exposed, but that's not all they

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team recently discovered a data breach exposing customers of online fitness company V Shred. V Shred sells numerous online and physical products related to dieting, nutrition, and fitness. The exposed files included meal plans, sensitive

This report covers two vulnerabilities in cybersecurity provider Cyberoam’s firewall and VPN technology, affecting the "email quarantine system,” reachable without authentication. They were discovered by different researchers working independently. The first vulnerability was reported on in late

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a massive amount of sensitive financial data leaking from a website connected to India’s mobile payment app BHIM that was exposed to the public. The website was being used in a campaign to sign large numbers of users and

Led by established researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team recently found breaches in the databases of Credit Fair and Chqbook, two Indian personal credit and loan related services. Credit Fair offers customers access to small personal loans. On Chqbook, customers can

Led by cybersecurity analysts Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor's research team discovered a data breach in a database belonging to South Africa ICT company, Conor. The breached database contained daily logs of user activity by customers of ISPs using web filtering software built by Conor. It

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team discovered a data breach on casino gambling app Clubillion. The breach originated in a technical database built on an Elasticsearch engine and was recording the daily activities of millions of Clubillion players around the world.