How to Test for and Prevent a WebRTC Leak
You might have heard about WebRTC in the VPN space, and not in the good sense. Privacy experts often talk about disabling WebRTC. What is WebRTC and what does…
Summer Hirst
Summer is a tech writer and a security enthusiast. She is also a software analyst and has reviewed several applications. A technology lover, she has worked in many IT-related industries. She keeps an eye on the cyber world and writes about the latest happenings around the globe.
Posts by Summer Hirst:
Are Free Proxies Hurting Your Security?
You’re looking for privacy services. And privacy services, whether online or in real life, are all about trust. If you think someone’s shady, you wouldn’t want them to guard your…
What is Spyware?
Spyware or spying software is something that keeps a track of your activities and informs someone about what you’ve been doing. While it may sound very James Bond like, it’s…
Why a VPN App is Always Better than a VPN Plugin
If you visit the Private Internet Access website, you’ll notice there are VPN apps for platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and others. And then there are also some…
How to Keep Your Smart TV from Spying On You
You might enjoy watching your smart TV, but what if your smart TV is watching you back? And it’s not just about tracking what you watch. Your TV might actually…
What is Phishing and How Do I Prevent It?
Ever got an email from a Nigerian prince who’s got billions in inheritance but he needs your help to get his money back? Yep, that’s a phishing scam. Phishing is…
Beginner’s Guide to VPN Encryption Protocols
Have you noticed options like PPTP, L2TP, or OpenVPN in your VPN software and wondered what they are? These are VPN protocols. What Are VPN Protocols? A VPN software comes…
Internet Safety for Kids – A Parent’s Guide
Being a parent isn’t easy. You need to make sure your kids are always safe and don’t land into any trouble. It’s hard enough in the real world and becomes…
What Privacy and Incognito Mode Can and Cannot Protect
When you don’t want your wife to know about the, er… objectionable websites you view, incognito browsing mode is the right tool for you. Don’t want your browser to remember…
What Are Public Keys And Private Encryption Keys?
If you’ve been on the internet for some time, you must have heard of the terms public and private keys. More specifically, if you’ve talked about or used cryptocurrencies, you…