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Haakon Hess

Haakon Hess

CTO, Lead developer

Haakon Hess is a programmer extraordinaire. His dedication to work at Techshielder makes him an excellent fit for the team. Haakon brings his knowledge about making our programs and website work to play and executes ideas excellently with other members of the technical team. In addition, he has vast experience in coding, preventing security breaches, and ensuring the smooth functioning of Techshielder.

Featured articles by Haakon Hess

How to Play PUBG in Korea with a VPN (Guide for 2026)

PUBG is short for PlayerUnknown’s Battleground — an online battle royale game that has gained massive popularity over the past few years. It is currently available on all top platforms — Android ...

How to Cancel NordVPN Auto-Renewal | Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel NordVPN subscription

If you’ve decided NordVPN is no longer the right fit for your needs, you may be wondering how to cancel your subscription or turn off automatic renewals to avoid future charges. The process can seem c ...

The Best Alternatives to Stream2Watch for Online Sports and Entertainment

Stream2Watch

When Stream2Watch is no longer enough or unavailable, sports and TV fans need reliable alternatives. This guide explores the most popular and effective alternatives to Stream2Watch, along with essenti ...

How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account: A Comprehensive Guide

how to deactivate Facebook

Taking a break from social media can be refreshing, and knowing how to deactivate your Facebook account allows you to step away while preserving your data. This comprehensive guide will walk you throu ...

How to Watch Six Nations Rugby 2026 with a VPN

Six Nations Rugby

The Six Nations Rugby 2026 season is here, and fans around the globe are eager to watch the thrilling matches. However, depending on where you are, accessing live broadcasts can be tricky due to regio ...

How to Watch Australian Open 2025 for Free: A Complete Guide

Stream the 2025 Australian Open

The Australian Open 2025 promises thrilling tennis action, as the world’s best players compete for the year’s first Grand Slam title. Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or someone tuning in for the ...

Watch the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a VPN

The Formula 1 2022 season will end with the Abu Dhabi GP. There will be crucial decisions and opportunities to say goodbye to certain people.

REvil Ransomware Exploits Kaseya’s Remote IT Management Software to Attack Systems

Just when we would have most appreciated a break from the spate of cyberattacks, ransomware hackers have exploited Kaseya’s technology to launch their malicious payloads. The attack on 2 June 2021 saw ...

How to Remove Personal Information from Google (Quick Guide)

“The internet never forgets” is a term that you’ve probably used before, especially when your friend is trying to post a risky photo or an ill-advised tweet. However, sometimes you realize that this p ...

Can My ISP Pose an Internet Security Risk?

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) hold a lot of influence in today’s world. They provide us internet facilities and also have a significant amount of data. Because of their significance, these s ...

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Ernest Masuka

Ernest Masuka

Tech Writer, Cybersecurity Buff

Ernest Masuka is a tech writer who’s creating quite the name as a trusted voice in cybersecurity in general, and VPNs in particular. As an Engineering student, he became intrigued with hacking tactics and how to thwart attacks. Today, Ernest writes in-depth guides and reviews to help people find service providers, providing the best security at different price points. When he’s not writing, Ernest enjoys playing Fortnite. He plays Chess at a national level, loves rewatching “The Matrix” trilogy, and engaging in challenging DIY projects.
Mats Rossing

Mats Rossing

Technical Programmer

Mats Rossing is our technical programmer at Techshielder. His passion for technology and expertise in programming is a unique trait we can’t resist. Mats enjoys what he does, like he has programming encoded in his DNA. He ensures that our websites and programs are bug-free and has an expert touch in analyzing and flushing out security flaws for the smooth running of tech-related programs at Techshielder.
Lasse Walstad

Lasse Walstad

Investor, Entrepreneur and Digital Expert

Lasse Walstad is a versatile online entrepreneur and co-founder of Techshielder. His keen interests in many industries have spurred him to start numerous online businesses that have made him relevant in the digital world. Lasse is an investor and promoter of everything you need to know about staying private online. His interest in the world of online privacy kick-started his research in cybersecurity which helped birth Techshielder today.
Cuong Do Dai

Cuong Do Dai

PR Manager, Marketing Expert

Cuong Do Dai is the man of the people at Techshielder. His background as a sales manager and head of relations, makes him the perfect manager for our PR department at Techshielder. Cuong also firmly serves as Chief of Staff at Techshielder. His sense of judgement and understanding of his responsibility qualify him to be in charge of key interviews with security experts.
Lydia Iseh

Lydia Iseh

Journalist, Media Writer

Lydia Iseh ensures that every content we put forth is nothing but informative, accurate, and progressive. She leads the Content Production team at Techshielder and works closely with the rest of the team to ensure articles connect with the intended audience. Lydia has a knack for technology-related and web security content and has many years of experience creating magic in this niche.
Gregory Hornet

Gregory Hornet

Etichal Hacker, Technical Researcher

Gregory Hornet is an ethical hacker that has experience from several software companies. Gregory loves to expose loopholes in security systems, and works with finding them. Gregory is anti survaillance and internet controll.