Data privacy and security are in a peculiar state in recent years. We’re currently experiencing an unprecedented level of threats targeting our data, whether that’s vulnerable big data stores or hacking attacks. Yet, in the same breath, cybersecurity practices, regulations, technologies, and

The vpnMentor cybersecurity team recently stumbled upon over 50GB of personal data listed on the clear web. The information belonged to the customers and employees of at least 29 Israeli transportation and forwarding companies, according to the post. A group of hackers listed the trove of data

Overview We carried out an exhaustive evaluation on an LG NAS device. This gadget is a storage unit linked to a network, exclusively accessible to authorized users. It functions similarly to a private cloud but is more cost-effective, easy to manage, and provides total control. Nonetheless, we

With tech giants becoming more and more central to our daily lives, the internet is increasingly scrutinized for its lack of anonymity. As cyberattacks and data breaches are the subject of more and more headlines, it’s hard not to question how secure your identity ever truly is online. According to

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor's research team recently discovered; a breach in a database containing highly sensitive files from several British consulting firms. Relating to their respective HR departments, the compromised files exposed detailed sensitive information belonging to

Over 142 million records were publicly shared on Telegram, exposing the personally identifiable information (PII) of MGM Hotels customers around the world, including the names, postal addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth of millions of people.  On May 22nd, 2022, the

21 million records were leaked on Telegram, exposing the email addresses and hashed passwords of the users of several VPNs. The SQL dump was posted on Telegram on May 7th, 2022. The dump, exposing users from several VPN services including GeckoVPN, SuperVPN, and ChatVPN, was initially

vpnMentor’s research team discovered a data breach in a server belonging to the French transport giant RATP. RATP is a huge, state-owned company that manages most of the transport infrastructure in Paris and elsewhere. The company has roughly 64,000 employees across various operations. Our

Our team of security researchers was researching dating apps client-side security, and one of the main focus targets was Tinder. After initial reconnaissance steps were done, a Tinder domain with multiple client-side security issues was found - meaning hackers could have access to users'

The massive WannaCry malware attack in May 2017 grabbed headlines the world over and brought a new phrase into common public use – Ransomware. In cybersecurity and tech circles, however, ransomware has long been talked about for all too long already. In fact, over the past decade, ransomware has

A major debate is currently raging in the U.S. over changes to a rule that dictates how law enforcement can perform electronic searches on suspects’ computers. In this FAQ, we dive deep into Rule 41, the upcoming changes, and how this will potentially affect VPN customers in the U.S. and abroad.

Russia may have moved troops into Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, but its cyberwar against Ukraine began eight years earlier. Long before Putin’s full-scale invasion, Russian hackers began targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and government institutions. Because the cyberwar is an important but

There's little doubt that the internet has transformed the modern world as we know it, and mostly in a positive way. From the ability to access information from anywhere we like, to instantaneous global communication, the worldwide web has helped to shape a more connected world where ideas, culture

When was the last time you thought about your WiFi router? Let me guess: When your internet connection got sketchy, and you made your magic move - disconnecting the power cord, waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting. Poof! You were able to reboot it and were up and running again, after a sigh of

Man, I thought you died or something. This is what Marvin, a long-time online buddy of mine, said when I logged into my favorite gaming platform after a long absence. After laughing it off and catching up with him, I paused for a second – what if I had actually died? I realized something: I

In 2018, we tested 3 popular VPNs: Hotspot Shield, PureVPN, and Zenmate with accredited researchers to find if the VPNs could leak data. While we hoped to find zero leaks, we regretfully found that all of them leak sensitive data. On the positive side, after we contacted the VPN vendors, we

Smartphones are Necessary for Work With calendars and contact lists featured on even the most basic models, smartphones have become veritable Swiss Army knives for the modern world. If used effectively, they can streamline projects and improve employee efficiency. Often they are central to a

Censorship is not new  Censorship is not a new occurrence, neither is it an idea that is specific to the World Wide Web. Information that is counter to the religious or political ideals of a community or country, or is seen as a threat to security, has been removed from the public sphere

Before you read this article bear in mind that it is written from a computer science rather than economy point of view, therefore, many of the “economic” details might be oversimplified. Bitcoin is a type of a currency, used globally, and can be converted to US dollar, like any other currency we

Few entrepreneurs consider online privacy policy issues when they build their websites. However, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws being passed in the EU, that will have to change if they hope to do business there. In this post, we’ll detail the elements of a successful

In today's digital age, organizations are increasingly connecting devices to the Internet. Doing so might cement a business advantage for an enterprise by streamlining critical processes and making important services remotely available. But it can also reveal a treasure trove of information