Stephen Cooper

Stephen Cooper

Stephen Cooper has taken a close interest in online security since his thesis on Internet encryption in the early 90s. That formed part of his BSC (Hons) in Computing and Informatics at the University of Plymouth. In those days, encapsulation techniques were just being formulated and Cooper kept an eye on those methodologies as they evolved into the VPN industry. Cooper went on to study an MSC in Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Kingston University. He also holds an MSc Advanced Security and Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University.

Cooper worked as a technical consultant, sitting DBA exams and specializing in Oracle Applications. With a long experience as a programmer, Cooper is able to assess systems by breaking into programs and combing through the code. Knowledge of IT development and operations working practices helps him to focus his reviews on the attributes of software that are really important to IT professionals.

After working as an IT consultant across Europe and the USA, he has become adept at explaining complicated technology in everyday terms. He is a people person with an interest in technology

Articles by Stephen

Malware is malicious software that acts counter to the interests of the computer that hosts it. Viru
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on November 17, 2023
Whaling is a devastating type of phishing attack, and unfortunately, it's becoming more common. Read on to learn everything you need to know about whaling and how to protect your business.
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on August 25, 2023
Once your wifi access gets out into the world, it can be difficult to protect your home wireless network from intrusion. We explain simple changes you can make along with best practices to protect your home network from hackers.
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on September 6, 2023
Discover the top VPNs for US expats who want to watch their favorite American TV shows while abroad. Unlock region-locked streaming services and watch US TV online hassle-free with the best US VPN options for expats.
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on April 28, 2024
Learn everything about Subnetting! Guide includes the 10 Best Subnet Calculator Tools (Free & Paid),
By Stephen Cooper in Net Admin on November 23, 2021
Keyloggers are a form of spyware that record everything you type on your keyboard. We'll tell you how keyloggers make their way onto you device, and how to detect and remove them once there. 
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on September 27, 2023
Looking to watch Sky Go Italia while traveling abroad? We reveal how you can use a VPN to stream Sky Go Italia online from anywhere in the world. Plus we'll even recommend the best VPNs for the job.
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on August 23, 2024
Mac owners believe that their computers are immune from viruses. However, this is not true. Not only
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on April 11, 2019
Molotov.tv is a live TV and on-demand provider that is subject to ge-restrictions. If you're traveling outside of the EU, you can still access all of its content with a VPN.
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on August 16, 2023
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