Netflix reportedly cracking down on international VPN users

Due to international laws and varying copyright agreements from different countries, Netflix content can vary greatly from country to country. That's why some users use virtual private networks or VPNs to work around this issue. VPNs give the international users access to Netflix by letting the service think it is connecting from somewhere in the US. It's not as big an issue for copyright holders but it has gotten the name of "geo-piracy."

Torrent Freak discovered that several VPN services like TorGuard are starting to see more errors from users trying to connect to Netflix. According to Netflix though, they haven't changed the way they handle VPN connections. It could be Netflix is testing something out but won't tell the public just yet. You could consider it a warning that Netflix might be cracking down on "geo-pirates."

Source: Torrent Freak | Via: SlashGear

Hotspot Shield debuts new Mac app

AnchorFree has introduced a new Mac app for Hotspot Shield. The VPN service works to protect your IP address and allow you to web surf anonymously. It unblocks sites, protects you from malware, and enables Wi-Fi security to protect you from hackers trying to gain access to your personal information.

The new Hotspot Shield for Mac features a cleaner, faster, and easier to use interface. It works on Mac machines that are running OS X 10.7 or later. If you download the app now, you can get seven-day free access to Elite service.