NordVPN stories - Page 2
NordVPN launches password manager
Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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NordVPN has unveiled NordPass, a new password manager designed for simplicity and robust security, starting from USD $2.49 per month.
NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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A free version of NordLocker is available which gives users 5GB of encrypted data, while premium users can encrypt unlimited amounts of data.
Hackers access NordVPN server, users unaffected
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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In 2018, hackers breached a NordVPN server at a Finnish data centre, but the company insists no user data was compromised.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
NordVPN dives into password management
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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NordPass will remember and autosave all passwords, autofill online forms, and allow users to save private notes.
NordVPN: Are kids’ smart toys spying on you?
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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smart home
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Any internet-connected toys that have cameras, microphones, or location tracking may put children’s or parents’ privacy and safety at risk.
NordVPN announces new file encryption tool
Thu, 30th May 2019
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NordLocker will be a file encryption app for macOS and Windows that will encrypt files stored on a computer or in the cloud.
Are WiFi networks putting you at risk?
Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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WiFi names can often be simple, quirky, or downright bizarre – but did you know those names are all it takes for somebody to find out exactly where you live?.
Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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Mobile banking comes with risks, but knowledge is your best defence. NordVPN's Stephen Levine offers tips to keep your financial data secure.
NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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In 2018, over a billion people were impacted by data breaches. From British Airways to Marriott, NordVPN highlights the most severe security lapses.
NordVPN launches dedicated Linux app
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Most VPN providers offer Linux connectivity without the app support, and that is not always the easiest way, especially for beginners.
Facebook app shares your data with phone manufacturers - time to say 'I quit'?
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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Facebook app shares user data with over 60 device manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, without explicit permission, according to NordVPN.
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
Cybercrime: What to expect for the rest of 2017 and how to prepare
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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So far this year we have already borne witness to a multitude of serious cybercrime. NordVPN has provided insights for what the second half may hold.
Internet users still trust big email providers - despite major breaches
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Internet users still trust global email providers like Yahoo, Gmail and Outlook but don’t know quite as much about privacy-focused services.
NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.
NordVPN's top tips to help you stay savvy about your internet privacy
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Most internet users are unaware of the extent to which their private data is being tracked and shared with advertisers, according to a study by iSchool.
Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
Internet privacy – can it get any worse?
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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In a digital quagmire, NordVPN reveals 2016 as the grim nadir for online privacy, with prospects for 2017 looking equally dire.
Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.