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.

It's important to protect your privacy when using social media. This guide tells you what Instagram’s privacy options are and how best to use them.
By Victoria McIntosh in VPN & Privacy on July 23, 2025
Want to watch My5 abroad? If you want to stream Channel 5, 5Star, 5Spike, or BLAZE on holiday – you'll need a VPN. We explain how to stream My5 from the US or anywhere and the best VPNs for the job. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 27, 2024
Looking to find out more about torrenting? We explain exactly what torrenting is, how to torrent safely, and what to do if you get caught.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 3, 2026
Phishing scams are gaining traction. In this post, we provide an overview of the most common phishing attacks, explain how they work, and give you tips on how to avoid them.
By Marc Dahan in Information Security on July 1, 2025
Traveling outside Qatar but want to access all your home content and websites? Here's how to get an IP address from Qatar with a VPN so you can access your favorite sites from abroad.
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on October 29, 2025
Struggling with restricted content in Qatar? Discover rigorously tested VPNs that bypass geo-blocks
By Osman Husain in VPN & Privacy on February 24, 2026
Want to watch 9Now online from abroad? We’ll show you how to unblock 9Now outside of Australia by using a VPN. We’ll also list the best VPNs and answer some questions. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 16, 2026
Would you like to watch Canadian services like TVA, Sportsnet, TSN, RDS and CBC online? In this post, we’ll explain how you can live stream Canadian TV from the US or anywhere else abroad.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on March 17, 2025
Want to watch 7TV abroad for free? In this post, we’ll show how to stream 7TV online from outside
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 25, 2019
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