Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

The Comparitech blog includes cybersecurity guides, news, how-tos, comparisons, and recommendations, all written by industry experts. Read the latest below.

Ultrasonic tracking is used in various applications on mobile and other devices, sometimes without the user’s knowledge. Find out more about how to block ultrasonic tracking and what it means for your privacy.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in Information Security on January 19, 2023
Scholarship scams take advantage of students looking to help fund their education. We reveal how to spot and avoid common scholarship scams, as well as what to do if you've been caught out by one.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in Information Security on December 21, 2023
Port forwarding can make torrents faster and allow remote access to devices while you're away from home. But do you need it and is it safe? We'll discuss port forwarding both on VPNs and on wifi routers.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 28, 2023
The personal information of hundreds of thousands on CenturyLink customers, including name, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers was exposed online.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on October 18, 2019
Tired of geo-blocked content? Want to secure all your devices at once? My top VPNs for Asus routers
By Aimee O'Driscoll in VPN & Privacy on February 18, 2026
Donald Trump's campaign website and hundreds of others failed to disable debug mode in Laravel, a po
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 22, 2022
We conducted research into data privacy laws and Government surveillance in 47 different countries t
By Paul Bischoff in Surveillance Studies on March 25, 2022
Traveling to Thailand soon or already in the country? We reveal what you need to know about online privacy and security in the country and how to stay safe.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in VPN & Privacy on April 27, 2020
VH1 live geographical restrictions mean you usually can’t watch the platform from outside the US. Fortunately, with a Virtual Private Network (VPN), unblocking and streaming VH1 live from abroad is easy.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on April 26, 2024
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