So you’ve already heard that FCC voted to rollback Net Neutrality—despite overwhelming consumer feedback that this is a very bad thing for consumers. There are three primary aspects of the net neutrality repeal that are most worrisome: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will no longer be prohibited from blocking access to lawful content, apps, or service. […]
A couple of weeks ago, news broke that Wi-Fi’s most popular security encryption – WPA2 – is hackable. Two Belgian academic researchers found serious vulnerabilities in the protocol, which, if exploited, would allow adversaries to read the information transmitted across Wi-Fi networks. Theoretically, the security weakness could be used by hackers to eavesdrop on all […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracked down an internet stalker using logs provided by a paid VPN service, according to a statement provided by the United States Department of Justice. Ryan Lin, 24 years old and from Massachusetts, was arrested on charges of cyberstalking a former roommate as well as harassing her family, employers, […]
Going back to school means a new year, some new clothes, maybe even a new computer or smartphone to help with the academic challenges that will be coming up. It may also mean new challenges accessing the content you want over your school, university, or dormitory Internet connection. Restricted Public Wi-Fi Can Cramp Your Style […]
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) updated its privacy rules a few years back when millions of US citizens voiced their concerns about ISPs (Internet service providers) spying on them. The updated rules prevented ISPs including Comcast, Verizon and AT&T from selling or spying on your data, and that people’s consent is needed before their data […]
“Time to start using a VPN at home,” tweeted Vijaya Gadde, general counsel at Twitter, after the news broke about the vote in March to overturn Federal Communications Commission privacy rules for internet service providers. The bill was established to repeal broadband privacy rules that were established by the FCC last year under the Obama […]
In the ever-present war on your privacy, the United States Congress has voted to repeal broadband privacy protections. Once this is signed into law ISP’s will be free to sell data, without your consent, about your internet usage. SlickVPN’s Position At SlickVPN, we have always felt that Privacy is Freedom. We oppose any laws or regulations that could […]
By this time, just about everyone realizes that retailers study data mined from consumers in order to custom-tailor advertising for them. But one retailer has taken, ahem, Target-ed advertising to a completely new level. Target (TGT) stores wants to know what coupons are most likely to attract consumers for a repeat visit into their establishment. […]
