December 2, 2020 | 11-min read

What Is a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack?

A man-in-the-middle attack (MITM) is where someone intercepts your connection without your knowledge. Find out how they work and how to prevent them.

November 27, 2020 | 4-min read

Online Gaming: Why You Need a VPN

Gamers take note: a VPN is the weapon you never knew you needed. From dodging ISP throttling to accessing region-locked game stores, here’s why it often pays to play through a VPN.

November 10, 2020 | 5-min read

Global Gaming Announcements

Fall and winter 2020 gaming announcements and why gamers should use a VPN.

November 5, 2020 | 0-min read

15 Years of HMA

Can you believe it’s our 15th birthday? We’re celebrating with a look back over our journey and a snapshot of what makes us simply the best today.

November 4, 2020 | 13-min read

What is fake news and how to spot it

Like anyone, we're on the lookout for the facts - whether you get them or not often depends on the source. Learn what fake news is and how to spot it.

November 3, 2020 | 12-min read

What is the DNS and How Does it Work?

The Domain Name System (DNS) translates web addresses into IP addresses that your computer can understand. Find out how it works here.

October 6, 2020 | 3-min read

HMA VPN v2 is being retired

Sometimes you gotta know when to put a donkey to stable, and HMA VPN v2 is long overdue for that treatment. Here’s why.

September 25, 2020 | 0-min read

A Student’s Guide to Online Safety

With distance learning becoming the new normal, making sure you are safe online is even more important.

September 25, 2020 | 3-min read

HMA is teaming up with CDRS!

HMA is working with the Canadian Disability Resource Society to make the world a better place. How? With the power of our VPN, of course!

September 24, 2020 | 7-min read

Public vs Private IP Addresses

There are two types of IP address: private and public. But what exactly is the difference and does it matter? Find out here.