19/09/2025
What is encryption? Why it’s important for data online safety
Every day, you see a padlock icon in your browser, a notice that your WhatsApp messages are “end-to-end encrypted,” or hear about “military-grade” security. At...
18/09/2025
What are 5/9/14 Eyes? The 5/9/14 Eyes alliances (with map)
When you’re researching VPNs or online privacy, you’ll inevitably encounter the shadowy terms ‘Five Eyes’, ‘Nine Eyes’, and ‘Fourteen Eyes’. They sound like something out...
18/09/2025
Who are the Five Eyes? How to avoid its surveillance
When shopping for a VPN, you’ll often see a proud declaration: ‘Located outside the Five Eyes jurisdiction.’ But who are the Five Eyes, and why...
18/09/2025
What is OpenVPN? How this trusted VPN protocol keeps you safe
If you’ve ever explored your VPN’s settings, you’ve likely seen a choice of “protocols” and a familiar name: OpenVPN. So, what is OpenVPN? Think of...
17/09/2025
What is port forwarding? How does it work, and is it safe?
Have you ever tried to host a game server for your friends, speed up your torrents, or access a security camera from afar, only to...
17/09/2025
What is decryption? How your encrypted data becomes readable
We hear a lot about encryption – the process of locking our data away in a digital safe. But what happens next? Decryption is the...
