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The Sudden Disappearance of the ProxyHam Project

A recently announced privacy tool was due to be unveiled at the DefCon gadget conference has now been effectively canceled. ProxyHam caught the attention of many news outlets, from Motherboard to Wired, and with it came some controversy about the legality of it all. The team behind the project, RhinoSecurity, announced their shutdown and immediately […]

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  • July 17, 2015
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How to Use a DD-WRT Router as a Repeater

DD-WRT routers are great for a variety of reasons. Access to software that goes above and beyond a manufacturer’s out-of-the-box operating system is a huge advantage, and the security options are phenomenal. DD-WRT simply allows you to take better advantage of your hardware. But what do you do when your hardware becomes outdated and you […]

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  • July 16, 2015
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Setting Up a VPN Server on Your DD-WRT Router

VPNs have been around for years and years, but they are becoming more popular as time moves forward. Encryption and security technologies are becoming increasingly important – even for home users – as the Internet becomes less and less secure. Though we like to think the best about human nature, the government, black hat hackers, […]

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  • July 15, 2015
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  • 177 Views
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Using a Tor with VPN to Augment Your Online Security and Privacy

In another post, we looked at the differences between Tor and VPNs. Some people who don’t have a technical understanding of both technologies get confused about how each one works. However, today we are going to look at how to use both at the same time to bolster your online privacy and anonymity. Firstly, understand […]

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  • July 14, 2015
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Tor vs VPN – which is the better option?

Tor has become very popular online, and many people use their service to browse the Internet anonymously. Tor (short for ‘the onion router’) was developed by the United States navy, and it helps bolster your online privacy by making it extremely difficult for online entities to track your online habits. By moving your traffic from […]

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  • July 14, 2015
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  • 175 Views
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VPN vs SSH Tunnels

VPNs Compared to SSH Tunnels People who care about their online security and privacy always reach the same question: What is the difference between a VPN tunnel and an SSH tunnel and which of the two is most secure? Well, there are several differences between the two security methods. SSH was originally created in 1995, […]

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  • July 11, 2015
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Finding a Viable Alternative to TrueCrypt

TrueCrypt used to be a freeware utility for on the fly encryption (OTFE) that has since been discontinued. This came as a shock to many, but there is good news: there are free and open source alternatives to this once popular encryption tool. TrueCrypt would allow you to create a virtual disk, encrypt a whole […]

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  • July 10, 2015
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  • 131 Views
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How to Share Your Printer with a DD-WRT Router

A lot of people love DD-WRT routers because they help users take better advantage of the hardware in their networking devices. Simply put, this software offers a wealth of benefits and tools that standard manufacturer software usually lacks. They are extremely popular because of their VPN capabilities, but they are jam-packed with other useful features […]

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  • July 8, 2015
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  • 155 Views
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What NAT Firewalls are, and Why You Need Them

If you don’t come from a technical background, understanding the technical jargon on a VPN service provider’s website can be mind-boggling. Without an accurate understanding of the services they provide, you won’t really know if you are getting the most bang for your buck. After all, on the surface all you want is to unblock […]

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  • July 7, 2015
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How to Say “No Thanks” and Block Targeted Online Advertising

These days, online marketing is becoming extremely advanced and there’s no question why – there is big money in advertising. As such, businesses want to reach as much of their target audience as possible without wasting money communicating their message to people who have no need of their product. To do this, Internet marketers (and […]

  • Renee Biana admin
  • July 6, 2015
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NSA bulk phone metadata program gets green light from secret US court

In recent weeks, we heard the news that the U.S. Congress finally put some limits on data gathering practices by the National Security Agency — but now reports are contending that in fact, a backdoor loophole means that the metadata problem hasn’t been solved and that the restrictions put in place by the legislature have […]

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  • July 2, 2015
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UK police seize over 2,000 modded Android sticks for pirate streaming

Earlier this month, UK police was reported to have started raiding individuals selling pirate TV android boxes. Several locations were hit and it seems that it’s not over yet. Yesterday morning on June 30th, more than 2,000 mini android boxes ready for pirated TV streaming we’re seized by the Metropolitan Police‘s London Regional Intelligence Unit. […]

  • Renee Biana admin
  • July 1, 2015
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How to Bypass Traffic Throttling with a VPN

Bypassing the Unthinkable: Net Neutrality and Traffic Throttling Net neutrality has been a hot topic lately, and quite frankly, it’s a big deal. The Internet has always been free and open and everyone has equal access to services that we need on a daily basis. In fact, the one reason the Internet has grown so […]

  • Renee Biana admin
  • June 26, 2015
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New Australian Copyright Law Could Hamper Whistleblowers, Others

Some might say the Australians are following suit from harsh measures introduced in the U.K. to crack down on certain kinds of Web privacy and other anonymity measures. Now, reports show Australian legislators passing new anti-piracy and Web censorship legislation with the Copyright Amendment Bill of 2015. How do experts describe this law? One basic […]

  • Renee Biana admin
  • June 25, 2015
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