Reti Wi-Fi pubbliche

Public Wi-Fi networks allow you to connect to the internet in public spaces free of charge. Whether you’re at school, in a cafe, on the train or at an airport, you can use a public WiFi network with your smartphone, tablet or laptop almost everywhere. These hotspots are often accessible without the need for a … Leggi tutto

Cosa sono i keylogger

What are keyloggers? A keylogger is software that records keystrokes on a keyboard, mostly unnoticed. Keyloggers are (often) a form of malware, because they can be used to surreptitiously monitor what a user is typing. In this way, the keylogging software can read off messages and record important passwords and login data in the process. This data … Leggi tutto

Che cos'è un IP dedicato

Some VPN providers offer the option to request a dedicated IP. This means that you get a unique, static IP address that is only used by you, while your échte IP address is still hidden. This has several advantages: You’re less likely to end up blacklisted. You don’t have to go through any extra verifications. … Leggi tutto

Cos'è un cavallo di troia

Un cavallo di Troia è un tipo di malware. È nascosto in un programma per computer e, dopo l'installazione, un cavallo di Troia fornisce ai criminali l'accesso inosservato al tuo computer. È una sorta di backdoor che può essere utilizzata da persone malintenzionate per ottenere segretamente il controllo del tuo computer e dei tuoi file. Da qui anche il nome... Leggi tutto

Cos'è un kill switch

If you are interested in VPN’s or have ever read one of our reviews you may have come across the term ‘kill switch’. The kill switch is often mentioned as one of the advantages of a VPN, but from experience we know that not all of our readers know exactly what a kill switch is and why it is … Leggi tutto

Che cos'è l'adware

Adware (ad-supported software) is software that is accompanied by automated ads. People download software (an application or program) and the accompanying adware displays ads to bring in revenue for the creator (or publisher) of the software. Adware is free in many cases and is incredibly common. You’re guaranteed to have encountered it at some point. The … Leggi tutto

Che cos'è lo spyware

What is Spyware? Spyware is software that usually secretly collects information about a computer user. By collecting information in this way, a usage profile can be compiled. This information is very valuable for external parties to make money from. Spyware ‘spies’ therefore, in effect, a computer user and records everything they do. It can carry great risks in terms … Leggi tutto

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