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Cybersecurity

Wacatac Trojan: What Is It And How To Remove It

Updated on Dec 3, 2025 by Andrea Miliani

The Wacatac trojan is a kind of malware that usually targets Windows PCs. This trojan can hide very well to evade detection, steal your passwords and credentials, download other malware,…

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SSH vs. VPN: What’s Best for Security and Privacy?

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 by Andjela Nikolic

Both SSH and VPNs create encrypted connections for remote access, but they connect to different things and serve different purposes. In this guide, we’ll break down how SSH compares to…

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VPN Appliance: What Is It and Do You Really Need It?

Updated on Nov 13, 2025 by Andjela Nikolic

If you’ve ever come across the term VPN appliance and weren’t sure what it meant, you’re not alone. It sounds like a piece of hardware, and sometimes it is, but…

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What Is a Cloud VPN? How It Works, Benefits, and Use Cases

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 by Ahmed Khaled

If you’re moving data to the cloud or already use cloud services, you’ve likely faced a few hurdles: keeping data secure, avoiding slow connections, and dealing with clunky setups. A…

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VPN Hardware vs. VPN Software: Which Do You Need?

Updated on Oct 29, 2025 by Andjela Nikolic

If your business needs a VPN, you might be thinking about investing in VPN hardware, a popular choice for companies and organizations that want secure, reliable internal connections. But can…

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What Is ARP? The Address Resolution Protocol Explained

Updated on Oct 28, 2025 by Andjela Nikolic

At its core, ARP serves a simple yet crucial role: it matches an IP address to a device’s physical (MAC) address. But what exactly is ARP, and how does it…

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What Is a Remote Access VPN and How Does It Work?

Updated on Oct 23, 2025 by Andjela Nikolic

A remote access VPN makes it possible to securely connect to your office network from anywhere, whether you’re working on the road or keeping in touch with your team across…

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SD-WAN vs. VPN: How to Choose the Right Solution for Your Business

Updated on Jul 5, 2025 by Ahmed Khaled

Whether you're overseeing a complex enterprise network or just need secure remote access, choosing the right solution for your network matters. VPNs and SD-WAN both secure and optimize network connections,…

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What Is SmartDNS? SmartDNS Versus VPN

Updated on Feb 4, 2025 by Naiyie Lamb

What is SmartDNS? How is it different from a VPN? People often confuse these tools – we’re here to put an end to the uncertainty.  Like VPNs, SmartDNS is a…

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Benefits of a Dedicated IP Address vs. a Shared IP

Updated on Apr 14, 2025 by Naiyie Lamb

Table of Contents Benefits of a Dedicated IP Address Potential Drawbacks of a Dedicated IP Who Needs a Dedicated IP? How to Get a Dedicated IP Address Is a Dedicated…

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