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How to Protect Your Home Computer from Hackers

How to Protect Your Home Computer from Hackers

Most home computers are easier to compromise than people think — not because hackers are sophisticated, but because the basics are so consistently ignored. The majority of successful attacks don't involve breaking through advanced defenses. They exploit weak passwords, unpatched software, and a click on the wrong link. The

Doxxing: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself

Doxxing: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself

Doxxing is the act of researching and publicly exposing someone's private information without their consent — their home address, phone number, workplace, full name, family members, or anything else that can be used to identify, harass, or harm them. The word comes from "docs" — dropping documents on

What Is an IP Address?

What Is an IP Address?

Every device connected to the internet has one. Your phone, your laptop, your smart TV, your router — all of them have an IP address, and that address is doing more work than most people realize. Here's what it actually is, what it reveals about you, and what you

How to Protect Your Privacy Online

How to Protect Your Privacy Online

Most privacy advice is either too basic to be useful or too technical to be actionable. This is the version that sits in the middle — concrete things that make a real difference, explained without assuming you have a computer science degree. Start with your internet connection Everything you do online

Anonymous Browsing: What It Actually Means

Anonymous Browsing: What It Actually Means

Most people think they're browsing anonymously when they're not. Incognito mode is the biggest offender — it's one of the most misunderstood features in any browser, and the gap between what people think it does and what it actually does is significant. This is what

Is It Illegal to Use a VPN in China?

Is It Illegal to Use a VPN in China?

The short answer is no — but it's complicated enough that you need to understand the nuance before you land. China has never prosecuted a foreign national for using a VPN to check their email or access Instagram. But VPNs exist in a legal gray zone, and most of

Nubinity, LLC Acquires AstroVPN, LLC (Veilock)

For immediate release. DELWARE, US – Nubinity, LLC, a leading provider of managed connectivity and services, proudly announces the acquisition of AstroVPN, LLC, operating under the brand Veilock. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Nubinity's mission to enhance global internet freedom and security. Veilock, renowned for its

Outage Report: July 5th

Outage Report: July 5th

On July 5th, our service experienced an unexpected disruption that left us scratching our heads. Initially, we suspected a configuration issue, but as we delved deeper into the incident, we uncovered a series of events that led to the root cause. In this blog post, we'll take you

Transparency Report 1H23 Analysis

Transparency Report 1H23 Analysis

AstroVPN has always been dedicated to fostering transparency as a cornerstone of our operations. We firmly believe that by upholding this principle, we can provide our users with unparalleled levels of end-user security. As part of our ongoing commitment, we are delighted to present a detailed analysis of our 1H23

Introducing The Intercom Platform

Introducing The Intercom Platform

We're thrilled to announce an exciting update to our customer support experience – the integration of Intercom as our new support platform! As we strive to provide the best possible service to our valued customers, Intercom's powerful features and capabilities will revolutionize the way we communicate, ensuring

AstroVPN Security Report: 2023 Q1

AstroVPN Security Report: 2023 Q1

Welcome to the Security Report for AstroVPN, which covers the security events that the organization has faced in the past three months. The purpose of this report is to provide meaningful insights into the overall security and stability of AstroVPN, by analyzing the different types of security events that have

Why SMS Authentication is a Bad Idea for Consumers

Why SMS Authentication is a Bad Idea for Consumers

Welcome to the digital age, where security is more important than ever! As we move our lives online, we need to make sure our accounts are secure and protected from cyber threats. That's where two-factor authentication (2FA) comes in, but not all forms of 2FA are created equal.

AstroVPN (Veilock) Transparency Report: 2022 2H

Veilock Updates

AstroVPN (Veilock) Transparency Report: 2022 2H

At AstroVPN (Veilock), we understand that the privacy and security of our users is of the utmost importance. That's why we are committed to transparency when it comes to requests from law enforcement agencies. In this blog post, we will share details on the requests we received over