Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

Ransomware's hefty price: US government entities face over $860m in losses, spotlighting the critica

A coronavirus testing company in Utah exposed more than 50,000 patients' scanned IDs and thousands of COVID-19 test results.

Malware disguised as common help documentation can infect Windows PCs, including Windows 10.

TLS (SSL) handshakes are a crucial part of your online security. Find out how they work and protect your information in our detailed guide.

Have you heard about the cryptanalyst role and want to learn more about it? We reveal everything you need to know about this position, including salary expectations, and the best companies that are hiring.

Looking to use Clubhouse while traveling abroad? We discuss the best VPNs to access Clubhouse from China or anywhere else in the world where it may be blocked. 

While most VPN providers don't support Linux, that doesn't necessarily mean you can't do it. We're going to show you how to create an OpenVPN connection in Kali Linux via the Network Manager.

Many VPN providers simply do not support Linux. But that doesn't necessarily mean it can't be done. We're going to use the Network Manager to create an OpenVPN connection in Ubuntu Linux. 

We review the major web censorship issues that President Biden will face during his next four years in office including Section 230, open access to research, and policing misinformation on social media.