VPN security

Articles tagged "VPN security"

How Allison Nixon Unmasked Her Hacker: A Privacy Case Study

When hacker 'Waifu' targeted Allison Nixon with death threats, she turned the tables using investigative techniques that reveal critical privacy vulnerabilities. Her story offers essential lessons for anyone concerned about digital safety in 2026.

10 min read | Feb 20, 2026

VPN & Privacy

Mandiant's 12-Hour Password Crack: Why Your VPN Isn't Enough

Mandiant's 2026 release of a rainbow table that cracks weak admin passwords in under 12 hours exposes fundamental flaws in current security practices. This article explores why VPNs provide false security, how modern attacks bypass traditional defenses, and what you must do to protect your credentials in an era of precomputed hash attacks.

10 min read | Jan 20, 2026