Catherine Hiley
Catherine Hiley is an editor and reviewer, specializing in VPNs, cyber security, telecoms, and personal finance. She has been a regular contributor to Business Insider and CyberNews, where she has written in-depth VPN reviews, useful how-to guides, and explainers to help readers choose and get the most out of the best VPN providers, antivirus software, and password managers.
Latest articles by Catherine Hiley

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VPNs down under Whether you live Down Under or you're just visiting, an Australia VPN is the easiest way to access more streaming content and stay safe online.

By Catherine Hiley Published
Everything you need to know about NordLocker, the encrypted cloud storage service from the creators of NordVPN

By Catherine Hiley Published
ExpressVPN's latest offering aims to protect your identity online, but how does it work?

By Catherine Hiley Published
Everything you need to know about NordVPN's NordLynx protocol

By Catherine Hiley Published
The best ways to recognise and avoid romance scams

By Catherine Hiley Published
While it may not come with the same added extras as other VPNs, Private Internet Access is still a great VPN

By Catherine Hiley Published
If you're looking for the best Florida VPN, we've tested and reviewed dozens to come up with our shortlist. These are the top VPNs for unblocking content in the Sunshine State

By Catherine Hiley Published
The best software to protect all the new device you and your loved ones got for Christmas

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN We've compared NordVPN and Surfshark to see who comes out on top in terms of speed, unblocking power, and overall security.

By Catherine Hiley Published
A VPN can be useful in and out of the workplace, but can they be detected?

By Catherine Hiley Published
Everything you need to know about the differences between VPN apps and browser extenstions

By Catherine Hiley Published
A guide to what end-to-end encryption is, and why you should use it

By Catherine Hiley Published
ExpressVPN is one of the best in the business, and has recently added a number of advanced features for users looking for greater customization.

By Catherine Hiley Published
4 ways to tell that your VPN comes from a trustworthy provider

By Catherine Hiley Published
We explore what impact, if any, a VPN has on your battery life

By Olivia Powell Published
Here's why the rise of quantum computers could end encryption as we know it.

By Olivia Powell Published
We take a deep dive into what post-quantum encryption is and why every VPN should use it

By Olivia Powell Published
How to prepare for the day computers crack encryption algorithms

By Olivia Powell Published
Your VPN may use traditional encryption but it's not enough to make it quantum-proof
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