The Comparitech blog includes cybersecurity guides, news, how-tos, comparisons, and recommendations, all written by industry experts. Read the latest below.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an extremely common kind of online attack that targets web applications and websites. In this article, we look at what XSS attacks are, how they work, and how you can prevent them.
Looking to browse safely and access geo-blocked services while traveling in Mongolia? We’ll explain how a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help and which are the best VPNs for Mongolia.
Looking to stay safe online while traveling in the Bahamas? Here are the best VPNs to keep your data secure and help you unblock geo-restricted content while traveling in the Bahamas.
Traveling abroad and want to watch your favorite South African TV channels? I explain how to watch D
Having trouble deciding which VPN to use? To make things easier, we’ve performed a side-by-side comparison of two leading providers (NordVPN and PrivateVPN) to see which comes out on top.
Email is inherently insecure. Because of that many email providers today offer "secure" email services. We take a look at the best of these secure email providers and evaluate how private each platform actually is.
VPN kill switches are a must in situations where even a brief lapse in privacy cannot be allowed. If your VPN connection drops out, a kill switch ensures you never browse unprotected, even for a second.
Connecting to the internet through a VPN is steadily getting more mainstream as ISPs and governments take an increasing interest in your browsing habits. But what good is a VPN if you forget to use it? Or if the connection drops and you don’t notice? If you’re already committed to browsing the web anonymously, setting up a VPN kill switch on your Linux desktop will make sure your data is encrypted.