USA Liberty Act passes House Judiciary Committee despite privacy concerns
A terrifying new law that could change the scope of mass surveillance just passed another hurdle. On November 8th, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee...
An interview with Mark Burdon on the sensor society phenomenon
Our devices, as convenient as they may be, are getting creepily good at collecting data. Phones, cars, and even carpets are packed full of...
3 cryptocurrencies that care about your privacy
Bitcoin is not perfectly anonymous.
While it's true that you don’t have to connect your real name or phone number to a Bitcoin transaction, there...
7 times the internet was gloriously ridiculous
The internet is a very silly place indeed, and only a fool would wander through its murky shores unprotected.
To celebrate my not-quite-100th blog post,...
6 features we actually want on our iPhones
New phones are exciting. They bring new features, make existing features more powerful and get us excited about spending half a month’s wage for...
An interview with Bruce Schneier on the Internet of Things, global surveillance, and cybersecurity
Bruce Schneier is a world-renowned cryptographer and security technologist whom the Economist has dubbed an “internet-security guru.” Schneier has authored a dozen books since...
What is the WPA2 Wi-Fi Encryption Vulnerability and how does it affect you?
WPA2 is a popular standard used to set up Wi-Fi networks and is most commonly used to authenticate users with a password but can...
Technical Overview: Preventing DNS Leaks When Switching Network Interfaces
To effectively offer a user privacy and security, a VPN application must ensure that a user’s DNS requests remain private for the entire duration...
ExpressVPN: Better Privacy and Security with Industry-Leading DNS Leak Protection
Many VPNs leak DNS data when your network connection changes, compromising your security and privacy. Learn how ExpressVPN protects you.
How to make Bitcoin Anonymous
Bitcoin is both an anonymous payment system and a transparent, open network where anyone can track and verify transactions.
How can both be true? It...
