Dossier
Virtual Private Network
Coverage of Virtual Private Network in the Nexus archive.
- Google makes Gemini Spark AI agent available to Hongkongers as it lowers geofences
Google launched its Gemini Spark AI agent in Hong Kong, allowing local users direct access without a virtual private network. The move follows Google's decision in March to lift regional geofences for generative AI services.
- Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk
Public Wi-Fi networks pose significant security risks, including packet sniffing and 'evil twin' attacks, which can expose passwords, session tokens, and personal data. Hackers can intercept unencrypted traffic or trick users into fake networks to steal account access, but using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can mitigate these threats by encrypting online activity.