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Nearly 1 million apps rejected for privacy violations
From 2020 to 2022, Apple rejected 958,000 applications from appearing on the App Store due to privacy violations, recent findings by Atlas VPN reveal. Apple has shared three annual reports on App Store fraud prevention since 2020, detailing how many fraudulent transactions they stopped, how many apps were rejected, user and developer accounts terminated, and similar…
5 ways you can be hacked on holiday
While many Brits are planning their holiday, cybercriminals are preparing for work. Experts warn that hotels are among the riskiest places regarding cybersecurity with many threats awaiting travellers in their hotel rooms. "Hackers can use a hotel's cybersecurity vulnerabilities in several ways to reach you even in your room. So while you’re on vacation and…
World Password Day: UK’s bad habits revealed!
Despite one in five adults in the UK being told their password has been leaked in a data breach, they have still not taken the steps to update it The average person has 100 accounts that require a password, which cybersecurity experts believe should be changed every three months The average Brit changes just three…
Meta is least trusted technology company, claims Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor names Meta the technology company Brits trust the least with their data, with nearly half (48%) holding the view it is untrustworthy Paypal is the most trusted technology company, with almost half (47%) claiming they trust the payments platform with their data Nine in ten Brits (90%) are concerned about their data being hacked…
10 Warning Signs Your Phone May Be Spying On You
Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of malicious spyware and stalkerware infiltrating our phones through apps and links... Undoubtedly, it is becoming easier for hackers to access our phones as spying apps are getting sneakier and harder to detect. In 2021 The New York Times reported a 65% increase in the…
1 in 4 Russians downloaded VPN apps in first half of 2022, study shows
One in four Russians downloaded VPN apps during the first half of 2022, a global study from Atlas VPN claims. The latest updates for the Global VPN Adoption Index created by Atlas VPN reveal that in the first half of 2022, VPN downloads reached 215 million. The most significant shift in the market was recorded in…
How To Watch Blocked YouTube Videos
These days, YouTube has grown to be an incredibly popular website where you can view nearly anything. The variety of information available to serve its audiences includes news, videos, and movies. It boasts more than 2 billion monthly users and over 30 million users daily. But one of the most frustrating issues you could run…
A 5-Step Cyber Security Guide (That ANYONE Can Follow)
Cyber security is an ever-evolving topic that continues to be of interest to everyone. If you have a business on the web, the chances are high that you are thinking about the safety of your online property. But what exactly is cyber security? What steps can you take to avoid hacks and ensure the safety…
VPN demand in Russia surges in wake of war
According to in-house aggregated Atlas VPN user data, Virtual Private Network (VPN) installs in Russia have surged by 1,906% in the last few days. "VPN demand surged in Russia as authorities restricted Facebook and Twitter over the weekend in a bid to control the flow of information from its invasion of Ukraine," Top10VPN told Reuters. Russia banned…
Amazon, DHL, and DocuSign most imitated brands in phishing emails
Amazon is the most imitated brand in phishing emails According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team, Amazon topped the list as the most impersonated brand in email phishing attacks worldwide last year. In total, 17.7% of brand phishing emails used Amazon's brand name. The trillion-dollar brand is closely followed by the world's leading logistics company DHL and…
