Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are fast becoming indispensable to evade data-gathering, but have you ever wondered exactly how many people use VPNs these days? Answering such questions has become simpler than in the past because big data has exponentially expanded access to internet traffic data.1 Additionally, the sophistication of that data has equally increased, giving […]
Author: Tim Tolka
Tim Tolka is an author, editor, and journalist whose work as a freelance journalist has appeared in the World Economic Forum, Disruption Banking, Truth-Out, The Daily Beast, Mic.com, and the C-Ville Weekly, among others. His travels to the developing world partially inspired his passion for environmental preservation. He realized the contribution companies can make to the cause while working as a business intelligence and corporate governance researcher S&P Global Market Intelligence, Industry Intelligence, and Glass Lewis & Co. He lives with his family in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Depending on a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to maintain anonymity is crucial for many people, and knowing how to check if your VPN is working can ensure that you are maintaining your privacy. Thankfully, there are some basic tests that can help you figure out if it is working properly and if there have been […]
When using a company VPN, “what can they see in real time” is a common question. Although working from home is an excellent option for many people, maintaining privacy from your employer is a top priority. It’s become a classic dilemma, asking yourself, can my employer monitor my personal computer when I use it for […]