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WireGuard kernel module vs. user space: Speed and performance

   The WireGuard kernel module has been enabled in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) since 2020 and should in theory be preferred over user space implementations. The Nord Security team explored this hypothesis by results. Differences between user space and kernel What is the difference between these two approaches? In terms of sending and receiving…
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October 18, 2023 0

Linux users beware: The hidden vulnerability in curl’s SOCKS5 proxy handshake

Vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered. A recent discovery in curl, the popular data transfer tool, has unveiled an alarming flaw in its SOCKS5 proxy handshake. On October 11, curl’s lead developer dropped the news in a blog post, explaining it’s “the worst security problem found in curl in a long…
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October 13, 2023 0

De beste veilige zoekmachine: surf anoniem online

Waarschijnlijk heb je de laatste keer dat je ergens naar zocht Google gebruikt, net zoals 80% van de mensen. Google biedt zoveel apps en diensten dat je er bijna niet omheen kunt. Maar al die apps en diensten volgen je activiteiten en maken een enorme inbreuk op je privacy. Vervang Google daarom door een veilige…
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October 8, 2023 0

Nord Security a levé 100 millions de dollars supplémentaires

En avril 2022, Nord Security avait levé 100 millions de dollars à l’occasion de sa toute première campagne d’investissement externe, avec une valorisation estimée à 1,6 milliard de dollars. En un peu plus d’un an, en se concentrant sur une croissance continue et en levant de nouveaux fonds, Nord Security a doublé sa valorisation pour…
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October 2, 2023 0

What is virtual network computing?

Virtual network computing provides an efficient remote working model from which many corporations can benefit. It’s praised for its easy-to-use system and the convenience it can bring for various subsets of corporate structure. However, sometimes the security offered by virtual network computing can be patchy and may raise some concerns. Let’s take a better look…
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October 2, 2023 0

Our commitment to the VPN Trust Seal accreditation program

In the realm of digital security, trust is paramount. However, sometimes it is hard to figure out which product or service is reliable and which one does not meet the criteria required to protect users’ digital environment. Therefore, today we are happy to announce our accreditation under the newly launched VPN Trust Seal program, initiated…
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September 26, 2023 0

History of the VPN

A virtual private network (VPN) has become a synonym for robust online security. It creates an encrypted tunnel for your data to travel safely through the internet – as safely as if it traveled through your private network. Developed out of the necessity to save internet users from the rising scope of cyber threats, VPN…
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September 25, 2023 0

NordVPN survey reveals: Nearly two-thirds of Americans are afraid of financial cybercrimes

NordVPN has commissioned a cybersecurity fear survey to reveal which cybercrimes worry Americans the most. The results show that the theft of identity, bank credentials, and payment card information is considered the most severe threat. Read on to discover all of the findings. About the cyber fears survey NordVPN commissioned a survey to find out…
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September 20, 2023 0