A privacy advocate by day and a binge-watcher by night, Aazim Akhtar loves to write about online security, internet freedom, and all the latest technological trends. He has numerous publications on different websites such as TheNextWeb, talking about the privacy threats and on-going problems pertaining to internet freedom. You can also follow his work on Medium.
Having over 10 years experience in the Tech industry, Aazim Akhtar has seen it all, from the rise and demise of powerful brands to the disruptive forces changing the overall industry. Having reviewed over 100 different VPN providers, he has put some of the biggest brands to the test.
Aazim Akhtar has a knack for finding ways to secure any sensitive data and protect against existing and emerging cyber threats. And having a keen interest in technology, he loves to explore new gadgets. His attention to detail and picking apart different features of different devices is something to behold.
When he is not writing, Aazim is binge watching shows and movies, while taking time out to play football. Follow him on Twitter to stay in touch with his work!

- September 14, 2023
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In the Alps of New Zealand’s southern island, strangers will group to embark on the most adventurous quest. 9Now’s new show The Summit will premier on 14th May 2023. However, you’ll need a VPN to
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- May 9, 2023
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There is nothing new about encryption. It has a prolonged history. Ancient Roman and Greeks sent messages in secret language, only interpretable with a secret key. In today’s modern world, the importance of encryption is
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- August 5, 2023
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Craigslist is an excellent platform for buying and selling stuff, finding jobs, property, and a bunch of other classified ad items. Like any platform, Craigslist expects users to follow its terms of use and guidelines.
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- May 28, 2023
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If you are a VPN user, you might have encountered VPN Connection Error 800 at some stage. It can be said that it is perhaps, one of the most common forms of VPN errors.
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- March 4, 2022
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Ransomware is a deadly form of malware that can take apart your system, encrypt confidential files, and ultimately lead to disastrous outcomes. The main purpose of ransomware is to reap financial benefits from the victims, for the promise that the files will be decrypted by the attacker.
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- March 4, 2022
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In case you received countless emails about updated or new privacy policies from companies you never heard off, you’re not alone. May 25, 2018 was the deadline for the implementation of European Union’s General Data
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- March 4, 2022
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It isn’t uncommon to hear about NAT, NAT filtering, and NAT firewall among technophiles these days. But, a lot of users aren’t even aware of the specified terms. So what actually is NAT filtering and
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- March 4, 2022
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‘‘Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I’ll be watching you Every single day, Every word you say, Every game you play, Every night you stay,
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- April 8, 2022
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ATM skimming has taken an unfathomable rise over the years. It involves stealing debit card numbers and transaction history using illegal card reading devices. You can think of it as an identity theft, but of
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- March 4, 2022
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While choosing VPNs, most consumers only pay attention to the price. However, it’s also important to consider what kind of VPN protocols does a provider offer. Speaking of protocols, most providers either offer PPTP or
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