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NordVPN study shows: Ten hours to read the privacy policies of the 20 most visited websites in the UK

NordVPN has carried out a study to find out how long it takes to read the privacy policies of the most visited websites in the UK and around the world. Take a look at our findings and get some practical tips on how to read privacy policies quickly and easily. Contents About the study What…
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October 23, 2023 0

NordVPN study shows: Eight and a half hours to read the privacy policies of the 20 most visited websites in Canada

NordVPN has carried out a study to find out how long it takes to read the privacy policies of the most visited websites in Canada and around the world. Let’s take a look at our findings along with some practical tips on how to read privacy policies quickly and easily. Contents About the study What…
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October 23, 2023 0

What to do if someone has stolen your social security number

A social security number (SSN) is a type of ID in the US that is required when filling in employment, financial, and tax forms. It is also necessary for receiving health insurance and government benefits. Because of its importance, an SSN is a desirable piece of data for malicious entities specializing in identity thefts. Read…
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October 19, 2023 0

How should you respond to the theft of your identity?

Imagine waking up one day to find out that someone on the other side of the world is pretending to be you, spending your money, or even committing crimes in your name. You’ve been a victim of identity theft — all because you overshared online. Contents Steps to take if your identity was stolen How…
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October 19, 2023 0

WireGuard kernel module vs. user space: Speed and performance

   The WireGuard kernel module has been enabled in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) since 2020 and should in theory be preferred over user space implementations. The Nord Security team explored this hypothesis by results. Differences between user space and kernel What is the difference between these two approaches? In terms of sending and receiving…
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October 18, 2023 0

How to delete the recordings history from your voice assistant

With just a few words, a voice assistant will find any information you need, dial a number, or start playing your favorite song. To be as helpful and smart as they are, Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, and Apple’s Siri have to continuously listen for their wake word and record your searches. Keeping these records unchecked…
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October 18, 2023 0

Do I need a VPN at home? A detailed look at an essential privacy tool

In our increasingly digital age, questions like “Do I need a VPN?” and “Why should I use a VPN at home?” have become more frequent. These questions arise as internet users become more aware of their privacy and browsing safety. Governments, advertisers, and hackers can sometimes try to monitor your web browsing history. Without a…
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October 18, 2023 0

Vad är DNS? Hur fungerar det?

DNS (domännamnsystem, eller Domain Name System på engelska) tilldelar en IP-adress till ett domännamn och är en grundförutsättning för att olika enheter ska kunna kommunicera online. Ett DNS fungerar snarast som en adressbok för internet. Här kikar vi närmare på hur domännamnsystem fungerar. Alla servrar och enheter har IP-adresser knutna till sig. När du öppnar…
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October 17, 2023 0