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Private Communications Corp. Unveils Enhanced Security Measures: Malware Filtering Integrated into Private WiFi VPN and Remote WorkForce ZTNA

Posted on by Private Communications Corporation

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 22, 2024 – Private Communications Corp. takes a significant leap forward in cybersecurity by introducing advanced malware filtering features within both Private WiFi, their renowned consumer VPN, and Remote WorkForce ZTNA, the pioneering Zero Trust solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. In an era where cyber threats are evolving… Read More

Navigating the Web Safely: How VPNs Shield You from ISP Spying While HTTPS Falls Short

Posted on by Jared Howe

In an era where online privacy is increasingly under threat, the battle to protect personal data has become more critical than ever. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), once seen as mere conduits for our digital activities, have been exposed for engaging in intrusive practices.  Fortunately, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have emerged as a powerful shield against… Read More

You Still Need a VPN Even If You Use HTTPS

Posted on by Jared Howe

Introduction In an era where internet security is paramount, the adoption of secure protocols like HTTPS has become a standard practice for websites. HTTPS encrypts the data transferred between your device and a specific website, protecting it from potential eavesdroppers and malicious actors.  While HTTPS is a significant step towards online security, it’s crucial to… Read More

Recent Survey Highlights How Over 75% of Remote Workers Don’t Use a VPN

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The rapid shift to remote work brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and interact online. While remote work has provided many benefits, it has also exposed a significant vulnerability in the form of cybersecurity.  In a recent survey highlighted by TechRadar, it was found that a staggering 88%… Read More

“Free” VPN Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Data

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In today’s interconnected world, virtual private networks (VPNs) have gained immense popularity as a means to protect online privacy and security. However, recent reports have revealed a shocking data breach involving a widely used free VPN service.  Free VPN is Hacked Fox News recently published an article which reveals the alarming news of a significant… Read More

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Can See Everything You Do Online

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What’s an ISP and why should I care? An ISP, or Internet Service Provider, is a company that lets you access the internet from home, usually via a monthly subscription. It’s like a cable company, but instead of connecting you with TV channels, an ISP connects you to the internet. An ISP may sell one… Read More

How a VPN Like Private WiFi Protects Your Privacy in a Post-Roe World

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On June 24 of this year, the United States Supreme Court overturned the 50-year precedent of Americans’ right to have an abortion in Dobbs v Jackson. With this ruling, each state will now be able to decide its laws concerning how abortion rights will be allowed or restricted for its citizens, as well as determine… Read More

Work from Home? Your Home Wi-fi Network Isn’t Safe From Hackers

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Thanks to the Internet, jobs that we used to have to do from the confines of an office can now be done at home. Even before COVID led many of us to work from home, millions of us already worked remotely. And that trend doesn’t seem like it will slow down any time soon.  There… Read More

Is Public WiFi Safe in 2022?

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Whether we want to do work at our local coffee shop, or check the score for our favorite sports team when we are on a plane, most of us use public WiFi all the time. Indeed, because public WiFi networks have become so ubiquitous, we no longer associate them with risky behavior. They’re a normal… Read More