Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

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A 5.0GB database belonging to the French Civic Service exposed nearly 1.4 million records on the web without a password or any authentication required to access it, Comparitech researchers report. The Agence du Service Civique recruits 19–25-year-olds for volunteer work.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on March 15, 2022
Want to be able to watch Irish TV abroad? With a VPN, you can stream the likes of RTÉ One and RTÉ2 outside Ireland. We’ll explain how to do this and which Irish TV channels you can watch for free below.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2024
Need to pick just one VPN for your needs? We've detailed a comprehensive comparison of two top contenders: Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Find out who wins in our side-by-side review.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 13, 2024
Tests show Amazon's face recognition software incorrectly matched more than 100 photos of US and UK lawmakers with police arrest photos, but measuring accuracy isn't as simple as it sounds.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 28, 2020
Tired of region-lock errors on HBO Max abroad? Break digital borders and watch your favorite shows s
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 26, 2026
Traveling outside New Zealand? With a VPN, you can get a New Zealand IP address which lets you acces
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on February 5, 2026
LGBTQ youth are at higher risk of being bullied online. We’ll discuss the problem, take a look at the statistics and offer advice for parents and educators to help LGBTQ cyberbullying victims.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in VPN & Privacy on May 17, 2021
BritBox is available in the UK, US, and Canada, with content varying between versions. Find out how to change your BritBox region or country with a VPN so you can watch any version from anywhere.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on January 28, 2024
Although many restaurants' user accounts are available on dark web marketplaces, few have sold as widely as Domino's Pizza accounts. We explain how accounts have been hacked and how you can secure your account in the future.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on May 18, 2020
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