Josh Lake
Josh Lake is a writer who focuses on the intersections between technology, privacy and security. His work helps companies and individuals get the most out of technological developments, without having to sacrifice their civil liberties or open themselves up to the ever-increasing threats of cybercrime.
The Ultimate Guide to Ad-Blocking Filter Lists
By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on September 10, 2021 at 3:22 pm
The right ad-blocking filter lists can make your browsing experience much more pleasant. Find out how to set up the ideal system in our guide.
The MD5 algorithm (with examples)
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on August 20, 2021 at 11:40 am
In this article, we discuss the underlying processes of the MD5 algorithm and how the math behind the MD5 hash function works.
What is MD5 and how is it used?
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on August 20, 2021 at 11:31 am
MD5 is a cryptographic hash function that is no longer considered safe for many purposes. Find out why and what to use instead.
What are Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks?
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on May 14, 2021 at 5:45 pm
Cross-site request forgeries are complex attacks that exploit predictable request parameters. They lead to state changes that can cause significant harm to victims.
What is a side-channel attack and how do they work?
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on April 16, 2021 at 10:51 am
Side-channel attacks don’t target cryptographic systems, but their implementations instead. Find out how they can compromise secure algorithms.
TLS (SSL) handshakes explained
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on March 3, 2021 at 3:22 pm
TLS (SSL) handshakes are a crucial part of your online security. Find out how they work and protect your information in our detailed guide.
Tracking cookies: How to limit third-party data collection
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on January 29, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Third-party cookies may disappear soon, but that doesn’t mean tracking via cookies will stop. Find out how your data will still be collected.
How your mobile phone tracks you (even when switched off)
By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on November 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm
It’s no secret that your mobile tracks you. A lot. But do you know all the different ways and how you can fight them?
What is a warrant canary and do they really work?
By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on October 29, 2020 at 3:47 pm
Warrant canaries were once all the rage, but we hear about them less and less now. Are they still useful? What about transparency reports?
What is plausible deniability (in encryption) and does it really work?
By Josh Lake in Information Security, on October 27, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Plausible deniability seems like the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card. But does it really work when it comes to encryption?
Latest guides
Informations et statistiques sur le cyberharcèlement pour la période 2018-2021
October 18, 2021 / by Sam Cook
Senior scam statistics 2021
October 13, 2021 / by Mark Gill
7 common Paypal scams and how to avoid them
August 19, 2021 / by Paul Bischoff
How we test password managers: Our testing methodology
June 18, 2021 / by Sam Woolfe
How to connect to Box using FTP server
June 6, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
How to connect to Dropbox using FTP server
May 29, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
How we test Antivirus tools at Comparitech
May 24, 2021 / by Sam Cook
McAfee vs Panda: Which offers the best antivirus solution?
April 23, 2021 / by Steve Adams
Norton vs AVG: Which is best?
April 23, 2021 / by Steve Adams
McAfee vs AVG: Which wins?
April 21, 2021 / by Steve Adams
Popular Posts
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February 27, 2019 / by Jon Watson
Best VPNs for Netflix: Get any version of Netflix anywhere
January 5, 2019 / by Paul Bischoff
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January 1, 2019 / by Paul Bischoff
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Latest Cloud and Online Backup
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October 21, 2021 / by Ray Walsh
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October 21, 2019 / by Tim Keary
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The 5 Best Edge Services Providers
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The best apps to encrypt your files before uploading to the cloud
October 11, 2018 / by Paul Bischoff
Latest Information Security
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October 13, 2021 / by Marc Dahan
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October 8, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
Germany cyber security and cyber crime statistics (2020-2021)
October 8, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
Spain cyber security and cyber crime statistics (2020-2021)
October 8, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
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October 7, 2021 / by Paul Bischoff
Latest VPN & Privacy
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October 21, 2021 / by Ray Walsh
EXIF metadata privacy: A picture is worth a thousand data points
October 21, 2021 / by Paul Bischoff
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Latest Crypto
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October 14, 2021 / by Mark Gill
Bitcoin fraud, theft, and security statistics
May 6, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
Bitcoin Price History – the value of 1 BTC over time
April 19, 2021 / by Rebecca Moody
How Do People Feel About Cryptocurrencies?
July 31, 2019 / by Paul Bischoff
The Biggest Cryptocurrency Heists of All Time
June 28, 2019 / by Theo Tsihitas
Latest Crypto Popular Posts
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April 18, 2018 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
What is Bitcoin mining and how can you do it?
March 7, 2018 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
15 best bitcoin wallets for 2021 (that are safe and easy to use)
February 25, 2018 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
Latest Data Privacy Management
10 Best Redaction Software and Tools
September 21, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
A Guide to the Federal and State Data Privacy Laws in the U.S.
July 18, 2021 / by Amakiri Welekwe
NIST Cybersecurity Framework Guide
July 18, 2021 / by Amakiri Welekwe
6 Best SOC Software Tools
July 12, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
7 Best Botnet Detection Software for 2021
July 2, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
Latest Data Recovery Software
13 Best Data Loss Prevention Software Tools
April 18, 2019 / by Stephen Cooper
Latest IPTV
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June 11, 2019 / by Sam Cook
How to set up IPTV on Perfect Player
January 31, 2019 / by Tom Blackstone
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September 24, 2018 / by Tom Blackstone
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September 23, 2018 / by Tom Blackstone
Terrarium TV shut down: Use these top 10 Terrarium TV alternatives
September 18, 2018 / by Sam Cook
Latest Identity Theft Protection
How to delete online accounts and reduce your security risks
February 3, 2020 / by Sam Cook
Identity fraud on Upwork and other freelance sites threatens gig economy integrity
July 30, 2019 / by Sam Cook
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February 20, 2019 / by Sam Cook
Latest Kodi
Can You Watch Tyson vs Jones on Kodi?
August 13, 2020 / by Sam Cook
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September 25, 2019 / by Ian Garland
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August 30, 2019 / by William Elcock
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May 21, 2019 / by Sam Cook
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April 10, 2019 / by Sam Cook
How to watch the 2021 NCAA Final Four and Championship game on Kodi
April 5, 2019 / by Sam Cook
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March 15, 2019 / by Ian Garland
Latest Net Admin
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October 15, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
5 Best Backup as a Service (BaaS) Tools
October 15, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
5 Best PostgreSQL Backup Tools
October 15, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
6 Best MongoDB Backup Tools
October 12, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
5 Best MySQL Backup Tools
October 12, 2021 / by Stephen Cooper
Latest Net Admin Popular Posts
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February 28, 2019 / by Jon Watson
13 Best NetFlow Analyzers & Collector Tools for 2021
January 23, 2019 / by John Kimball
Best Bandwidth Monitoring Tools – Free Tools to Analyze Network Traffic Usage
December 21, 2018 / by John Kimball
Latest Plex
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December 24, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
How to set up Plex on Chromecast and get the most out of it
December 7, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
Plex vs Kodi: Which streaming software is right for you?
November 1, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
Installing and using the Fire TV Plex app
October 31, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
The best Plex plugins: 25 of our favorites (Updated)
September 20, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
Latest Plex Popular Posts
How to get started streaming with Plex media server
September 20, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
Selectively routing Plex through your VPN
September 20, 2017 / by Aaron Phillips
Latest Sports Streaming
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September 3, 2021 / by Mark Gill
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August 20, 2021 / by Mark Gill
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February 21, 2020 / by Sam Cook
How to watch the Stanley Cup Final 2021 live online from anywhere
May 26, 2019 / by Sam Cook
How to watch Super Bowl LV (55) free online anywhere in the world
February 2, 2019 / by Sam Cook
Latest TV Streaming
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October 20, 2021 / by Ian Garland
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October 11, 2021 / by Ian Garland
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October 11, 2021 / by Ian Garland
Latest TV Streaming Popular Posts
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May 30, 2019 / by Ian Garland
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April 14, 2019 / by Sam Cook
Latest Utilities
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March 22, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
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February 18, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
How to convert SoundCloud to MP3
February 9, 2021 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
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June 23, 2020 / by Aimee O'Driscoll
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June 16, 2020 / by Aimee O'Driscoll