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.

Hackers have set up bases in hotels around the world in order to gain access to corporate networks through their employees' devices. Learn how you can protect your business from intruder attacks.
By Stephen Cooper in VPN & Privacy on July 9, 2025
There are plenty of cheap VPNs services but many sacrifice speed or skimp on security while others won't work with your favorite streaming services. These 6 budget VPN services punch well above their weight. 
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on March 24, 2025
Missing your favorite British shows while abroad? Discover how to bypass geo-restrictions and access
By Aimee O'Driscoll in VPN & Privacy on July 14, 2026
Most internet users interact with transparent proxies every day without realizing it. In this article, we'll discuss how transparent proxies work, how they're used, and how to detect whether you're behind one.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 1, 2023
Learn everything you need to know about IPsec. Find out about its different protocols, modes, uses, as well as its known security issues.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on December 15, 2023
US consumer search interest in credit scores, or the calculated number representing a consumers' creditworthiness, rose 230 percent in a decade. However, that interest appears to be at the expense of interest in and checking of the more detailed credit reports, despite a rise in identity theft and data breaches.
By Sam Cook in Blog on April 29, 2022
Phone spam and scams are on the rise, with no signs of stopping. Between 2017 and 2024, spam calls rose exponentially in some categories. Here are the top statistics which reflect the growing, troubling trend with phone spam and scams.
By Craig McCart in Information Security on January 17, 2024
Internet freedoms in Hong Kong are increasingly under threat. I show you how to protect your privacy
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on March 2, 2026
A VPN’s primary purpose is to ensure privacy and security, but no one wants to compromise speed. High speed is always a priority and many have laid claim to the title of the world’s fastest VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 9, 2025
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