Cybersecurity, Privacy & Tech News from Comparitech

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The once-popular Rapidshare is out of business, but not to worry, as there are plenty of great alternatives. Find out about our top picks for filesharing and more.
By Aimee O'Driscoll in Cloud and Online Backup on February 4, 2019
Want to use Middle Eastern services abroad? A VPN can help; I'll explain what a VPN is and list the
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on February 25, 2026
We'll take you through a step-by-step guide and video on how to set up your VPN on Amazon's Firestick, Fire TV or Fire Cube. We'll also show you some VPNs with dedicated Firestick apps.
By Paul Bischoff in Kodi Popular Posts on May 21, 2025
VPN encryption prevents third parties from reading your data as it passes through the internet. Find out about IPSec and SSL -- the two most popular secure network protocol suites used in Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 8, 2023
Learn what a relay attack is, how it works, and how it can be prevented. By way of illustration, we will look at three examples of relay attacks. Car relay attacks, particularly, show the varied techniques criminals use to get into, and away with, your car.
By Penny Hoelscher in Information Security on August 3, 2023
Want to watch Egyptian TV abroad? You can, with a VPN. I explain which VPNs are best for getting an
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on April 2, 2026
Learn what ARP poisoning is, about the protocol itself, as well as how you can detect and put a stop to these attacks.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on September 7, 2023
Moving home can present opportunities for phishing and other cybercrime. Discover top tips and best practices to keep you and your family cybersafe during your move. 
By Aimee O'Driscoll in Information Security on January 4, 2024
We looked at the best VPNs for Norwegian broadcaster TV2 Sumo so you can watch it from abroad. We’ll show you how to gain a Norwegian IP address and watch  TV2 Sumo from anywhere using a VPN.
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on October 27, 2023
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