So, it’s simple. Your privacy and security posture can only increase. If you then decide to try something else, simply request and receive your refund.
Below is ADAM ECOM’s first blog post since the virtual gates opened and THE 3RD WAVE emerged along with Spring 2026. Yet, he utilizes the time and space here two address digital security, open up about some experiences of his own, and make a pitch for Surfshark.
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I am ADAM ECOM, the leader of THE 3RD WAVE.
First, I want to thank you for your interest and support during the first of many days for 3W. This is our hope as we work hard every day to earn the reputation for having created a steady, reliable and enjoyable collection of online stores and shops, which without fail every single time, features a robust and diverse array of offerings that either serves to solve an inconvenience or issue, or simply makes the days ahead more enjoyable for shoppers spanning across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and eventually far beyond.
The process of introducing hundreds of offerings onto our new platforms will certainly take time, so check back often. Though today I selected one product in particular product to write about here and now. The reason being that it is one I consider to be critical for millions. In fact, it is an item we proudly stand by as an affiliate.
Here’s the deal. Just over three years back, I was clueless when it came to cyber and mobile security. Not just the sheer volume of threats, but the depths to which they cut, along with the depths of their consequences.
Next, I was hit head on by an Advanced Persistent Threat. Not for ransom. Not for data. They didn’t want my money. They just wanted to gut me—expose every stupid, private slip-up I ever had. Like it was their hobby. It may be hard for most to believe, but some people out there? They treat hacking and sniffing like a twisted game. Their dark pastime.
I once said to a guy I had met that if people binge video games twelve hours straight, what makes people think that a segment of society doesn’t exist that would play these kind of misguided cyber games featuring a real live character. His response was simple. “Yeah, now you are the video game.”
In my situation, they didn’t want my cash. And it certainly wasn’t out of love. Simply put, they wanted to stalk me for the simple sport of it. Not in a trenchcoat way, but digitally. Watch you squirm, leak your dumbest moments, and keep coming back. Call ’em hackers—I call ‘em perpetrators. Because that’s what they are.
It dragged on months. Of course, I quickly knew I would have to rush to catch up and learn each of the threats. But that was only half the battle. The other half entailed me having to learn HOW to defend against it all, rather than just about the threats themselves, all the while being outmatched both in terms of the headcount and my knowledge. And it just kept coming until I finally locked it down. Should you ever find yourself in a similar situation, remember to get to know your perpetrator. Remember, some want cash. Some want chaos. Some just wanna watch you burn. Sometimes it is random. Sometimes more targeted.
Still, most folks still don’t see it. Instead, they serve as walking targets—open, trusting, blind. Ten years from now? We’ll laugh—or cry—at how easy we made it for the bad guys. Privacy is not optional. It’s armor.
So I tested everything. Every gateway. Every router. Every service. And every VPN. And Surfshark? That’s my champion. Not the only good one—there are others—but for the price and value? It wins. Unlimited devices, killer speeds, no logs, servers everywhere.
Full disclosure: As a SURFSHARK affiliate—they do pay us a modest promotional fee if you sign up. But I turned down bigger names. Simply put, I would never stake my name on junk. This one’s my favorite, period. Surfshark is the first product I’ve ever backed as CEO of 3W! It’s not corporate—just me, saying: Know your perpetrator. Pick your shield. Start here. Surfshark.