Encruption, military grade

What is end-to-end-encryption and why should I care?

Encryption is the fancy name for the encoding that happens to data so that only the person who is meant to see it, can decode it and see it. Encryption software is the clever stuff that turns your message into internet gibberish called ciphertext. If…

vor 5 Monaten 5 min read

Cookies, Privacy, Vulnerabilities

Cookie Monster! The RingVPN guide to cookies

Cookies. They sound so tasty, don't they? Cyber cookies aren't yummy baked goods. Rather, they are little packets of (non-edible) information that you may or may not want to share. Like the real-life kind, there are good cookies, and not so good cook…

vor 5 Monaten 5 min read

Brexit, Privacy Law

What could Brexit mean for my VPN?

RingVPN has a growing list of 150+ servers in 70 countries. We have written an extensive study of each of the nations in which we have servers, and you can read those as you [scroll through the list of our servers](https://ringvpn.com/en/features/ser…

vor 5 Monaten 5 min read

DNS, Safeguards, Leak Tests

What is a DNS leak and how can RingVPN help prevent it from happening?

## Let’s talk about DNS, baby DNS stands for Domain Name Servers, and they are the internet equivalent of the phone book. What does it mean? It means that you want to protect this at all costs from everyone with prying eyes. It means that DNS serv…

vor 5 Monaten 5 min read

blog, browser compartmentalization

What is browser compartmentalization and why you need to do it

Here at RingVPN, we are all about helping you to [spread the word about ways to increase privacy and reduce the power of the data-grabbing gremlins](https://ringvpn.com/en/refer-friends). We help you to stay safe -- and encourage you to share the new…

vor 6 Monaten 5 min read

blog, refer a friend

5 reasons why you should be making the most of the Refer a Friend reward program

Do you remember back in the day when the only way to get a Gmail account was by receiving an invitation from a friend? Much like the way that Gmail became the cult-like, must-have Gmail account that made Hotmail cry its self to sleep at night (RIP),…

vor 6 Monaten 5 min read

privacy, blog

Why saying no to one-click can help to safeguard your privacy

# Gimme more and gimme it now Life just keeps getting faster, doesn't it? Amazon drone deliveries within 2 hours, food brought to your lap within minutes via Postmate or Uber Eats, and hours of T.V. series available for you to binge on whenever you …

vor 6 Monaten 5 min read

blog

4 considerations when choosing a VPN and why server quantity doesn't need to be one of them

With a such a broad array of VPN companies to choose from, it's vital to concentrate on the cold, hard facts of what each actually provides, rather than be dazzled by "empty extras" that aren't actually enhancing your online privacy level or connecti…

vor 6 Monaten 5 min read

Internet security

Security Essentials Checklist for the Average Joe

There seems to be a considerable gap between guiding the corporate sector and the individual industry in regards to information security best practices. Several large entities are dedicated to creating the industry standards around security efforts d…

vor 7 Monaten 5 min read

Data Discovery

How to Determine your Exposure Level

As technology advancements grow continuously faster with each day, the average end-user may feel overwhelmed by the required knowledge needed to understand where you may be vulnerability on your network. To help ease this learning curve, We here at R…

vor 7 Monaten 5 min read

Cyber Security

Lessons Learned from Capital One Breach From a Security Perspective

The recent Capital One breach is yet another severe cybersecurity infringement upon the citizens that utilize a primary public service like a banking institution. Unfortunately, one companies mishap can cause so many people's misfortune when it perta…

vor 7 Monaten 5 min read

Internet security

Security loopholes to consider when choosing a VPN service

As technology advances, so does business operations. More companies are experimenting with a better work/life balance for their employees by allowing the ability to work from home. To effectively roll out a work from home plan, there needs to be a re…

vor 8 Monaten 5 min read

MPLS

MPLS - Multi-Protocol Label Switching for Scaling

There is an obvious benefit to using a VPN service at the corporate level. The security gain is massive, but to what extent are you willing to sacrifice speed for security? Luckily you don't have to with MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) active o…

vor 8 Monaten 5 min read

Cyber Security

Activity to Avoid When Using a VPN

Having a VPN service in place can be a significant benefit to protect your personal information as well as your privacy better. But, there are some activities that you should avoid to ensure you never cross that legal boundary line and abuse the powe…

vor 8 Monaten 4 min read

Travel Security

Ways to Ensure your Data is Safe During Summer Travels

Summer is here and just because you are away from your secure home network, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your personal security just to connect to the internet. Traveling may make you feel vulnerable to utilizing free WiFi at hotels or restaura…

vor 8 Monaten 4 min read

PPTP Insecure

Understanding the Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP

When shopping for a VPN service, it is essential to fully understand what protocols are used and included with your service subscription. Just because a VPN company advertises there solution as a “Secure” VPN, does not mean they are using the bes…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

Streaming Media VPN

Getting the Most Out of your Media Streaming Experience

An indirect [benefit](https://ringvpn.com/en/blog/benefits-of-installing-a-vpn-on-your-router) of utilizing a VPN service is increasing your media streaming experience on services like Hulu and Netflix. You may be thinking, "how can a VPN solution be…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

Social Media Security

How Can a VPN Help Protect my Personal Information on Social Media Sites?

Social media has quickly become one of the most popular forms of communication around the planet. Social media also provides an avenue for malicious attackers to gather a ton of sensitive, personal information about a person if not properly secured. …

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

CryptoCurrency

Securing your Bitcoin Transactions with a VPN

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is the newest innovative technology to date. The whole concept of utilizing blockchain technology to transport digital currency could be a revolutionary feat. One primary concern with Bitcoin is guaranteeing security around…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

Internet Security

Steps Taken to Increase Internet Security

Technology and overall internet dependency are at an all-time high, we as a society rely on the internet for almost everything in our day to day lives. Each passing week, however, we see more cases of privacy violation and security breaches from larg…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

VPN Router

Benefits of Installing a VPN on your Router

Having a VPN service on your personal computer or in your browser is great for instant VPN anonymity when you need it. To truly get the most out of your VPN service, consider installing your VPN agent onto your routing device itself within your home …

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

VPN Laws

Know the VPN Laws and How They Apply to You

It some countries, having a VPN service is merely an extra benefit while using the internet to get additional Netflix content or to hide your online activity from advertising giants like Google. But in most countries around the world, having a VPN se…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

Hacker

How a Hacker would use a VPN service

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) provide a lot of personal and professional benefits to us everyday users, but let's take a step into the world of a malicious hacker to discuss some of the ways a hacker can use a VPN service to mischievously hone thei…

vor 9 Monaten 4 min read

VPN Utilization

When Should I Use a VPN?

The concept of utilizing a VPN may seem confusing to most users, or it may be something that is just used when you are trying to connect to your work network. There are many reasons to use a VPN actively, but there are also many reasons not to use a …

vor 10 Monaten 5 min read

IPsec protocol

IPsec Protocol Breakdown

Many different providers can establish many different VPN protocols. One of the most popular and security-focused is called IPsec. IPsec is broken down into 4 main sub-protocols that enable it to create and sustain a secure connection. Below is a qui…

vor 10 Monaten 5 min read