Chase Williams

(Web Security Expert)

Chase is an experienced web security expert. He has researched and written extensively on a variety of online security topics

5 Best VPNs for Romania (Updated with Local Servers in 2020)

It can be frustrating trying to stay up to date on Romanian news and local content when you’re abroad. Whether you want to watch Digi24 or catch up on the latest episode of Las Fierbinți, strict geo-blocking makes it nearly impossible to access certain sites without a Romanian IP address. You’ll need a VPN to…

5 Best VPNs for Israel (Updated Local Servers in 2020)

If you’re trying to watch MakoTV or log into your bank account from outside of Israel, you’ll be blocked. The only way to bypass these annoying restrictions is with an Israeli IP address from a VPN. However, not all VPNs will work. You’ll need a VPN with local servers that can protect your online privacy…

Data Breach: Online Culinary Website Exposed Private Information of Thousands of French Users

GuideHaven has found an open Elasticsearch database from GuyDemarle, an online platform for selling culinary equipment. The platform also works as a social site where people can interact, follow popular users, share recipes, and save them to their account for later use. The server contained personal user data including email addresses, full names, and more…

5 Best VPNs for the US (Updated Local Servers in 2020)

Important! If you are outside of the United States, you will not be able to access some local sites and streaming content. Many websites (such as US Netflix and local banks) are famous for strict geo-restrictions, which prevent you from viewing their content while abroad. A VPN hides your true geographic location by giving you…

5 Best VPNs for Pakistan (Updated with Local Servers in 2020)

Warning! If you travel outside Pakistan, you won’t be able to access many of your favorite local websites. Advanced geo-blocking makes accessing mjunoon.tv, some banks, and other content near impossible. A VPN can help change your IP address to make it seem like you’re browsing from Pakistan. By connecting to a Pakistan VPN server, you’ll…

5 Best VPNs for New Zealand (Updated with Local Servers in 2020)

Warning! If you travel outside of New Zealand, you may lose access to some of your favorite local sites. Many websites (such as TVNZ and local banks) are geo-restricted, meaning you cannot view their content from outside New Zealand. A VPN can change your virtual location by giving you a New Zealand IP address. This…

5 Tips for Working from Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

With a global pandemic making its way through the population, countries around the world are closing their doors and suggesting companies switch to remote-work mode. This considered, you might quickly find yourself in a sticky situation: working from home. To those unfamiliar, it may seem exciting or even daunting initially. However, once those chores, pets,…

5 Best VPNs for Ukraine (Updated with Local Servers in 2020)

A Ukrainian IP address allows you to access sites that are only available in Ukraine. When you’re traveling abroad, it’s the only way to keep up with your favorite shows or check your bank account online. Fortunately, – and so much more. In 2017, Ukraine’s President ordered internet providers to block access to Vkontakte, Mail.ru,…

Data Breach: Student Data Compromised in Leak Involving Libyan Ministry of Education

GuideHaven has recently found an open Elasticsearch database from the Libyan Ministry of Education. The server contained 2GB of data with PIIs, including full names, passport numbers, photos, email addresses, and more from more than 55,000 exchange students from around the world. What’s Going On? The GuideHaven web security team, led by Avishai Efrat, discovered…

Data Leaks in the Medical Industry: A Worldwide Epidemic

Update: The GuideHaven cybersecurity team has since uncovered 3 new data breaches in the medical industry. For more information, read our new report. GuideHaven recently found database leaks from several different medical websites from around the world — leaks included personal prescriptions, medical observations, lab visits, Social Security Numbers, and in many cases, full names and addresses….

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