Report: No-Log VPNs Reveal Users' Personal Data and Logs

It also shows a total disregard for standard VPN practices that put their users at risk. However,we found multiple instances of internet activity logson their shared server. However, this is contrary to what we found during our research. But rare are these times. The snippet of log data displayed below is a sample taken from the database. It shows the package names for numerous VPN apps writing user data to the unsecured server....

July 10, 2020 · 2 min · 383 words · Jeremy Short

Report: Online Fashion Retailer Exposes European Customers in Massive Data Leak

BrandBQ owns several retail and fashion brands operating in Eastern Europe. It appears the exposeddatabase belonged to at least one of these brands websites, Answear. The database also included entries from another BrandBQ website, WearMedicine.com. But rare are these times. Most often, we need days of investigation before understanding whats at stake or whos leaking the data. Some affected parties deny the facts, disregarding our research, or playing down its impact....

July 7, 2020 · 2 min · 365 words · Monica Allen

Report: Popular Gambling App Exposed Millions of Users in Massive Data Leak

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar,vpnMentorsresearch team discovereda data breach on casino gambling app Clubillion. Aside from leaking activity on the app, the breached databasealso exposed private user information. With this information publicly available,Clubillions users were vulnerable to fraud and various online attackswith potentially devastating results. Both versions of Clubillion were released in 2019 and became instant hits. But rare are these times. Most often, we need days of investigation before we understand whats at stake or whos leaking the data....

July 7, 2020 · 2 min · 347 words · Susan Brooks

How to Use the Rule of Thirds in Photography

So, let’s see what the rule of thirds is and when you should use it. What Is the Rule of Thirds? The rule of thirds has one main purpose for better composition of your photos: balance. Serendipiter/Shutterstock It is one ofphotography’s most basic guidelines. The best way to imagine it is as a tic-tac pattern on top of your photo. The four intersecting points are the most effective off-center points of visual interest....

July 3, 2020 · 2 min · 407 words · Sheila King

The 7 Best Gadgets for Relaxation

Working, looking after the kids, and the general stresses of life can stop us from relaxing. Here are the best gadgets for relaxation available today. MUSE 2 The MUSE 2 is a brain-sensing headband that offers four levels of meditation. The MUSE 2 comes with five-hour battery life, chargeable by the micro-USB port. Using biometric data, this meditation gadget can track your meditation and encourage you to stay focused. Made from natural wood, the Core Meditation Trainer doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb....

July 1, 2020 · 2 min · 353 words · Julia Mullen

Will a New Antivirus Remove Existing Viruses? 2025 Guide

The simple answers is, yes!New antivirus software will remove existing viruses. The longer you leave malware on your machine, the more damaging it will become. Try Norton How Antivirus Programs Work Antivirus software can correctly identify and quarantine malware infections. The best antivirus programs run from a list of signature-based or behavioral-based threats. Machine learning adds to this process by continuously learning from new threats and improving detection accuracy over time....

June 27, 2020 · 3 min · 556 words · Ashley Mckee

5 Best Free Online Virus Scanners & Removers for 2025

Short on time? Plus, there are no annoying ads. It gives clear instructions based on the international CVE guidelines about how to patch up these vulnerabilities. Its completely free and 100% online no download necessary. Power Eraser is offered as a free online download for Windows computers. The software is very minimal, so its super easy to use. If you click theSettingsbutton and toggle theInclude Rootkit Scanswitch, youll be prompted to reset your gear....

June 25, 2020 · 4 min · 791 words · Kimberly Vega

Report: Data Breach Exposes Victims on Abuse Prevention App

Every data breach creates a degree of risk for those affected. Aspire News App is just one part of that broader mission. Trusted contacts added within the app can be alerted with or without the user’s location information. But rare are these times. Most often, we need days of investigation before we understand whats at stake or whos exposing the data. Shortly after, the breach was closed. On some days, up to 10 records were being uploaded by users....

June 25, 2020 · 2 min · 283 words · Christina Cunningham

8 Best Antiviruses With 100% FREE Trials in 2025

My #1 pick is Norton360. It regularly offers free trials to users in many countries, but the duration can vary. It proactively monitors data pipe traffic to block unauthorized access, keeping sensitive work data safe. I was pretty happy with Nortons password manager. It makes it easy to generate, save, and auto-fill passwords. Though not as comprehensive as dedicated password managers like1Password, Norton is my top pick for bestantivirus-bundled password managers....

June 24, 2020 · 5 min · 1034 words · Sonia Riley

Report: Financial CRM Leaks Private Financial Data from Banks and Credit Unions Across the USA

Unfortunately, a few months after it managed to secure the server, another server leaked similar data. But rare are these times. Some affected parties deny the facts, disregarding our research, or playing down its impact. So, we need to be thorough andmake sure everything we find is correct and accurate. In this case, the owner of the database was not initially clear. Banksight never got back to us, we saw the server closed on June 30....

June 24, 2020 · 2 min · 334 words · David Gentry

The Best Amazon Fire Tablets

This is where the Amazon Fire range comes in. Fire tablets aren’t just for grownups either. Here are the best Amazon Fire tablets for your needs available today. The Amazon Fire Max 11 comes with a big vibrant display and offers impressive performance. While it might currently be the best Fire tablet out there, it also comes at a premium price. While it might currently be the best Fire tablet out there, it also comes at a premium price....

June 24, 2020 · 2 min · 284 words · Anthony Mitchell

9 Best Self-Help Books for Improving Yourself

Self-help books are a dime a dozen, but not all of them are worth your time. Dale Carnegie penned it way back in 1936, but it’s as valuable today as it ever was. Don’t worry, it’s not about creating a fake persona. Needless to say, this book paints a harrowing picture of what life was like in these torturous camps. That’s because you’re more likely to try harder, to stretch further, and to dream bigger....

June 18, 2020 · 2 min · 349 words · Amber Cook

Report: Educational Platform Exposes Private Data of Over 1 Million Students across North America

Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar,vpnMentor’sresearch team discovereda data breach belonging to the e-Learning platform OneClass. But rare are these times. Some affected parties deny the facts, disregarding our research, or playing down its impact. So, we need to be thorough andmake sure everything we find is correct and accurate. Based on this, we doubt the veracity of OneClass’s claim andstand by our assessment. We once again reached out to OneClass to show further proof of our findings....

June 17, 2020 · 2 min · 273 words · Thomas White