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What are botnets, and how do you protect against them?
Botnets are large networks of hijacked devices (robots) that can be remotely controlled by their creator. Mainly run for profit...
Could Facebook’s messenger merger signal dark days for WhatsApp users?
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 31, 2019 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to merge his...
FaceTime flaw lets people hear you, before you even answer
Think twice before cursing that ex who won’t stop calling: A newly found bug in Apple’s FaceTime means someone...
ExpressVPN publishes outside security audit and open-sources browser extension
These two new trust and transparency initiatives further enable everyone to verify that ExpressVPN lives up to our security promises.
Facebook’s 10-Year Challenge went from nostalgic to dystopian real quick
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 25, 2019 A seemingly innocuous photo op with a potentially seedy underside,...
In U.S. government shutdown, your privacy takes a hit
The U.S. government shutdown is causing problems on both the pyhsical and digital level. Here's how it affects your privacy.
ExpressVPN survey: Americans doubt they’ll get more power over their data
The vast majority of Americans want more control over who shares their personal data but are not confident that...
Here’s why Australia’s cybersecurity bill is a terrible idea
Despite international protest, Australia has passed a new bill that essentially outlaws encryption technology, making its population of 25...
Cloudy skies ahead: LA is suing the Weather Channel for selling...
The city of LA is suing the Weather Company, a subsidiary of IBM, for secretly mining and selling user...
4 Ways you can be identified through social media
On social media, it is easy to forget who can see our posts. A pseudonym can protect us from...