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.

Social engineering is a tactic used by cybercriminals to manipulate people into divulging information, often with the ultimate goal of financial gain. Find out more about what social engineering is and why it works, as well as what you can do to avoid it.
By Lee Munson in Information Security on August 5, 2026
Having trouble streaming Netflix with Private Internet Access (PIA)? We explain an easy VPN fix so y
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on February 19, 2025
The development of AI techniques has seen Artificial Intelligence (AI) start to appear in a lot of different IT products, including in the field of cybersecurity. Read about the leading cybersecurity companies spearheading AI initiatives.
By Stephen Cooper in Information Security on April 1, 2024
Are you looking to watch Netflix US from France? We'll show you how to access the American Netflix library from France - or anywhere else in the world - and which VPNs are best for the job.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 2, 2024
Looking to access PayPal from countries where it’s unavailable, or want to know if PayPal works with a VPN? We answer these questions, list the best VPNs for PayPal, and explain how to use them. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 4, 2024
Netflix does all it can to stop you from watching anything with a VPN active. Today, we’ll reveal how to securely stream your favorite shows using a VPN from anywhere in the world. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on May 20, 2024
Want secure, private, limitless streaming on Nvidia Shield? I explain how to set up a VPN on your Nv
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 11, 2026
We asked 1,000 people who use online streaming services about who's sharing account passwords, why t
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 20, 2021
Secure file transfers require stronger protection than standard FTP. We compare the best free and paid SFTP and FTPS servers, examining security, automation, deployment options, pricing, and trial availability.
By Jon Watson in Net Admin on July 22, 2026
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