Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

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Betfair users trying to access the service abroad may be frustrated to find it's geo-restricted. However, you can access Betfair from anywhere in the world with the help of a VPN.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on March 19, 2026
DDoS attacks are on the rise, but hackers are also adapting their strategies to counteract growing mitigation techniques. Here's a review of the latest stats and trends highlighting DDoS attacks in 2018-2024.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on January 8, 2024
Cyber security in the United States has become an important topic as digital crime continues to ravage throughout the country. Find out about the latest statistics on US cyber security and cyber crime.
By Ray Walsh in Information Security on January 10, 2024
As the largest streaming service in the world, Netflix maintains some of the most impressive use and income stats, and more. Check out these 50+ facts about Netflix. 
By Sam Cook in Blog on January 9, 2024
Having trouble using your Virtual Private Network (VPN)? We reveal some of the most common VPN problems and walk you through fixing them step-by-step. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on September 17, 2023
Internet service providers throttle bandwidth when you try to stream video, torrent, or access content they deem undesirable. A VPN can help you bypass bandwidth throttling in certain situations.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on June 13, 2025
Data breaches happen all of the time with devastating consequences for individuals and businesses. We reveal some alarming data breach statistics, and explain the trends we’re seeing globally.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in VPN & Privacy on January 9, 2024
Many schools, colleges, and workplaces restrict access to Snapchat. I'll take you through the proces
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on February 20, 2026
Trying to access Taiwanese content from outside Taiwan? I’ll explain exactly how you can use a VPN to get a Taiwan IP so you can access region-locked websites while traveling abroad.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on April 2, 2026
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