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VPN (Virtual Private Network) – What is it and do I need one?

5th November 20185th November 2018 TestSpecimen 0 Comments encryption, internet, security, tunnel, virtual private network, vpn

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is basically an encrypted/secure connection to a remote server. This allows you to access the internet anonymously. The question is, if I am a normal law abiding citizen do I need one? The simple answer is yes, and I will explain why in this article.

Yubico Yubikey: Which hardware security key is the best for me?

2nd November 20182nd November 2018 TestSpecimen 0 Comments authentication, encryption, fido, fido2, hardware, password, passwords, security, security key, security key 2, u2f, yubico, yubikey

Yubico is the market leader when it comes to hardware security keys utilising FIDO U2F and FIDO2 such as the Yubikey, but which one should you buy to suit YOUR needs?