SSH tunnelling, or SSH port forwarding, is a process through which network communication can be tunneled through application ports from the local host to the remote system or vice versa. Using SSH port forwarding, two systems can safely exchange data despite geographical distance or firewall restrictions. Types of SSH Port Forwarding Local port forwarding The […]
What is IPv6, and what does it stand for? IPv6, where IP stands for Internet Protocol and v6 for Version Six (IPv6). After IPv4 was brought into action for production within the ARPANET in 1983, (IETF) Internet Engineering Task Force created the newest version called IPv6. It helps improve performance and identify the local endpoint […]
To think of a world without the Internet is to think of a world without information, community, commerce, and entertainment. However, it can also be a risky environment for kids to explore. Every parent wants to do what they can to protect their children from harm, whether from exposure to harmful material or undesired contact […]
Managing a consumer-based business with easy payment methods is the gateway to offering a smooth user experience. As businesses are shifting to digital and mostly e-commerce or online vendors are taking its place, every organization tries to keep their transactions safe. With the online business demand, the threat of data and financial breaches is also […]
The season of discounts and deals is finally here as Black Friday is just around the corner. To make this season much more amazing, AstrillVPN is offering the best and biggest Black Friday VPN deal. Overview AstrillVPN is offering a whooping flat 72% discount on its 2-year plan and 50% off on its 1-year plan. […]
If you are planning to move to Qatar or visit there for watching the FIFA World Cup 2022, then you might be eager to know the must-have apps in Qatar. It’s always a good thing to plan your journey ahead. Here are some of the must-have apps that you should have on your mobile phone […]
Every four years, the entire world gathers for the world’s largest sporting event. Football. Or, if you’re in the US, you would call it soccer. This year’s 2022 World Cup is also shaping up to be one of the most unique competitions in history. The good news is it’s only a few months away. Due […]
If you’re more into online streaming than you are into cable streaming, DirecTV stream can be just the service you need to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup online. Every single game, all 64, will be available to watch on that platform. Read on to learn how you can sign yourself up to view one […]
Changing a private IP address into a public IP address is called Network Address Translation (NAT). This can be done to either one or multiple local IP addresses, and the conversion can be made directly into a global IP address. Through these IP addresses, local devices, hosts, and other such servers, can be made to […]
In the past decade, numerous companies, including Facebook, Home Depot, Target, Yahoo, and countless others, have experienced data breaches and password leaks. Hackers have probably compromised your personal information from at least one of your online accounts. Modifying the settings on your online accounts and devices can help you maintain data security and privacy. It […]
The risks posed by cyberattacks are higher than they’ve ever been. Tools like intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that combine signature databases with AI are invaluable for helping IT teams strengthen their security posture against sophisticated cyber threats. Let’s dive into the details and see how these systems work and what […]
Online privacy is everyone’s right and no one has the right to access anyone’s private information. However, the governments think otherwise! The governments of many countries believe that they have the right to invade the privacy of any internet user as per their need. This is what they have been doing for decades now, in […]
Your router, also known as the default gateway, has a unique, individual IP address whenever you connect to the internet. The default gateway receives and uploads traffic between you and the outside networks. This includes public and local networks, as well as the internet as a whole. By understanding how to access and configure your […]
It doesn’t matter what your business’ size or industry is. If you handle personally identifiable data (PII), data security is a top priority. As cybercrime continues to thrive, businesses have no choice but to keep up the pace and continuously invest in data security. Why? Because poor data security practices have business-crippling consequences. According to […]
If you’re looking for an alternative to VPNs, SOCKS5 proxies are an excellent option. What is the SOCKS5 proxy? Secure Socket is a layer 5 network protocol, which concerns itself with the Session Layer of the OSI model. This layer pertains to the communications that occur between a server and its client. It routes packets […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union (EU), providing EU residents control of their data. In other words, GDPR exists as a regulatory feature for citizens of all European Union members and safeguards their data handled by third-party websites and organizations. GDPR applies to all companies, whether they have […]
Do you feel like Astrill app UI is a bit dated? Would you like to give it a facelift? Are there things bothering you in the current layout? Do you have ideas for an amazing new UI that every Astrill user will fall in love with? Good news. We feel that our app needs some […]
At Astrill, we understand that our users’ browsing needs are diverse and often not limited to search indexes. Therefore, as part of our continuous efforts to push boundaries in online privacy and security technologies, we have extended the features of our core VPN product to enable secure access to deep web domains. Now you can […]
It is ironic that some of the most popular websites on the planet that assure they do not collect data are seen to be violating privacy rules. The recent Facebook scandal is just one of the many news stories that have cropped up in the past few months that deal with the invasion of user […]
In the past few days, did you receive an email from a certain company saying that they have updated their privacy policy? If yes, then you are experiencing the upshot of a new privacy regulation that has come into effect in the European Union law: GDPR or the General Data Protection Regulation. Receiving such an […]
