Articles and guides on digital security
Practical material on privacy, encryption and device protection — straight to the point.
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UK rules out banning VPNs
Results of the six-month Online Safety Act consultation: VPNs won't be age-gated or banned.
Read → NewsJuly privacy news: EU court on VPN legality, Smart TV proxies and the Suno breach
The EU Court confirmed VPNs are lawful technical tools; 42% of LG Smart TV apps were selling owners' IP addresses; Suno leaked data of 55 million people.
Read → ArticleWhy HamikVPN: 7 Honest Reasons to Choose Us
Our own servers instead of reselling, AmneziaWG obfuscation, no auto-billing, a card-free trial, card or crypto payments — plus three things we refuse to promise.
Read → ArticleHow to Protect Your Data on Public Wi-Fi
The real risks of open Wi-Fi in cafes, airports and hotels: the difference between WPA2 and WPA3, how traffic encryption helps, and a practical checklist for protecting your personal data.
Read → ArticleWhat Internet Traffic Encryption Is, in Plain Terms
In plain terms: how encryption protects passwords, messages and data on public Wi-Fi — keys, HTTPS/TLS and VPN tunnels, no myths, no filler.
Read → ArticleWireGuard vs. AmneziaWG: What's the Difference Between the Protocols
A technical breakdown: how the AmneziaWG protocol differs from plain WireGuard, why it uses junk packets and Jc/Jmin/Jmax parameters, and why none of it changes the cryptographic protection of your traffic.
Read → ArticleAndroid security checklist: the basics
Android security checklist: app permissions, security updates, lock screen, passwords, 2FA and public Wi-Fi — what to check in 15 minutes.
Read → ArticleHow to Choose a Privacy Service: What to Look At, Not the Marketing
How to choose a privacy service: encryption protocol, logging policy, kill switch and a strong account password. A practical checklist, no marketing.
Read → ArticleSecure Remote Access for Small Business
How small businesses can secure remote employee access: channel encryption, MFA, access control and an implementation checklist without a dedicated IT department.
Read → ArticleDNS and IP Leaks: What They Are and How to Check for Them
What DNS, IP and WebRTC leaks are, why they give you away with a VPN turned on, and how to check your connection in five minutes. A practical breakdown.
Read → ArticleTelegram Privacy: The Settings People Often Forget
Phone number, secret chats, cloud password, active sessions and group invites — the Telegram privacy settings worth checking right now.
Read → ArticleHome Router Security: Basic Setup in One Evening
Change the default admin password, turn on WPA3, update the firmware, disable WPS, and set up a guest network for IoT — basic router protection in one evening.
Read → ArticleVPN for Android: install, setup, common issues
How to install the HamikVPN app on Android, what to do about the Play Protect warning, and why the tunnel disconnects in the background — common issues explained.
Read → ArticleVPN vs Proxy vs DNS: What's the Difference
VPN, a proxy server, and changing your DNS are three different technologies with very different protection. We break down what each one actually does to your traffic.
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Short practical advice
5 Signs of an Unreliable VPN Service
How to spot an unreliable VPN service: outdated protocol, no kill switch, vague logging policy, excessive app permissions and an opaque payment model.
Read → GuideQuick Travel Security Checklist
A quick digital-security checklist for travel: preparing your phone, handling hotel Wi-Fi, charging at public stations, and what to do after you get home.
Read → GuideWhich HamikVPN Plan Fits You: Single Key, Two Keys, or Family
How to choose a HamikVPN plan — Single Key, Two Keys, or Family: comparing by number of devices and billing period, so you don't overpay or hit the device limit.
Read → GuideHow to choose a reliable password manager
How to choose a reliable password manager: zero-knowledge architecture, AES-256 encryption, a NIST-aligned master password, and a practical checklist.
Read → GuideTwo-Factor Authentication: Why It Matters and How to Turn It On
What two-factor authentication is, why it matters, and how to turn on 2FA for the accounts that need it most: a clear walkthrough, verification methods and a final checklist.
Read → GuideHow to Recognize Phishing: Signs of a Fake Message and What to Do
Signs of a fake email: spoofed sender, deceptive domain, urgency pressure. How to check a link before clicking and what to do if you already entered your data.
Read → GuideKids' Digital Hygiene: A Checklist for Parents
Parental controls, screen time, account privacy, passwords and 2FA, talking about strangers and phishing. A practical, step-by-step checklist.
Read → GuideWhy VPN Won't Connect
App installed and you're logged in, but the tunnel won't connect? We break it down step by step: subscription, network switching, servers, app settings.
Read → GuideHow to Check That Your VPN Is Actually Working
A basic 2-minute check: app status, server IP address, connection speed. What to look at before digging into DNS/IP leaks.
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