‘Ransomware’ Hits Major Websites Demanding Payment

The latest in cyber crime to gain popularity and infamy has been ‘ransomware’, a type of malware which installs itself onto unsuspecting computers. The malware then encrypts the user’s hard drive, completely disabling it until payment has been made to unlock it. ‘Ransomware’ hits major websites demanding payment, including BBC, the New York Times, NFL.com and

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Securing Your Router Should Be Part of Your Online Strategy

If you’re reading this blog, you are likely a Le VPN user. There are many reasons why you may be using a VPN. You may want to enhance your personal online security, such as protecting your online identity, especially when you’re away from home. Or you may want to access online content and services that

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Self-Driving Cars To Bring a New Form of Hacking

With autonomous cars to be commonplace in only a matter of years, the new level of safety will cut road deaths by 80%, but what about security? Self-driving cars to bring a new form of hacking which makes security experts question whether it will be worth it in the end. With the advancement of technology comes

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Why Using a VPN is Important for Everyone

If you are a regular user of the internet, whether for work, school or even just for fun, using a VPN is far more important than you probably think. With so many stories in the news of large scale hacking and data theft from companies holding customer data, now is the time to start protecting

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German Court Rules Facebook Can Prevent Fake Names

In a ruling that has gone the social media giant’s way, a German court rules Facebook can prevent fake names from being used on their website. This comes after a previous ruling that stated the opposite from the Hamburg Data Protection Authority last July, which stated it was against privacy and they didn’t have the

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Spouses of Ashley Madison Users Targeted for Blackmail

In the six months its been since adultery dating website Ashley Madison was hacked and the details of more than 33million users were released online, blackmail threats are still ongoing. Spouses of Ashley Madison users targeted for blackmail, as well as the users themselves. The threats vary in amounts demanded ranging in excess of $2500

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Apple VS FBI Battle is Taken to Congress

In the latest battle between privacy and security, the ongoing dispute over unlocking the San Bernardino shooters phone has finally stepped up a gear and entered Congress to settle the dispute. As the Apple vs FBI battle is taken to Congress during a five hour ordeal ended in a somewhat victory for Apple and privacy.

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Take Your Spotify Playlists Everywhere with Le VPN

With music streaming services replacing the more conventional mp3 players and classic iPods, it is now even easier to take your entire music collection with you, without the worry of space. Take your Spotify playlists everywhere with Le VPN. Unfortunately, much like the issues that plague other media such as TV shows and movies, licensing issues

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Would You Connect to an Unsecured Wifi Network For No Cost?

In a worrying yet unsurprising study, Czech security and anti-virus firm Avast set out to see who exactly who would be willing to sacrifice their security for free wifi. They set up a series of free wifi spots in Barcelona airport, attempting to see who would connect. Would you connect to an unsecured wifi network for no

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Anonymous Hacker Uploads 17.8GB From Turkish Police Server

A hacker who has aligned himself with the hacktivist organisation Anonymous has released a huge database of files belonging to the Turkish General Directorate of Security (EGM) online with free access to anyone. As an anonymous hacker uploads 17.8GB from Turkish police server, it is an attack that has long been threatened by Anonymous. The

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