Offline password attacks are attempts to guess passwords after an attacker has already copied stored password data, so the guessing happens on the attacker’s own hardware rather than against a live login page. Many people…
VPN single sign on is a method that lets employees use one set of credentials to reach a company’s VPN, along with many other business applications. Instead of remembering separate passwords for each system, a…
VPN Server Concurrent Connections refers to the number of devices or sessions that can be connected to a virtual private network server at the same moment. Every phone, laptop, and router that dials in uses…
VPNs and streaming data usage are closely connected, because a virtual private network wraps your traffic in encryption before it reaches your streaming service. Many households notice higher data totals after installing one, and this…
VPN server leak prevention refers to the set of configuration choices that keep your traffic, name lookups and real IP address inside the encrypted tunnel instead of escaping onto the open internet. A leak happens…
Password manager incident planning is the preparation you do before something goes wrong with the tool that stores your logins. A password manager holds the keys to much of your digital life, so knowing in…
Password manager safety practices are the habits that keep a vault of login credentials protected from theft, loss and mistakes. A password manager stores your usernames and passwords in one encrypted location, so guarding that…
MFA for Social Media Accounts means requiring a second proof of identity, beyond your password, before a login is accepted. Most people reuse passwords or pick ones that are easy to guess, so a single…
Password manager setup practices determine how safe your saved logins will be long before you ever need them. A password manager is an application that stores unique passwords in an encrypted vault, so you only…
The Tor Browser circuit display is a small panel that shows the relays your connection currently passes through on its way to a website. For many readers it is the first time they see that…