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Stay safe and connected with a VPN at the World Cup in Russia
The globe’s greatest competition is about to kick off, and for a whole month, die-hard and casual fans alike will cast their eyes on Russia for the soccer extravaganza known as the 2018 World Cup. M...
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The secret codes that nobody can crack
Remember back in school, when you and your best friend would exchange secret notes across the classroom in code? The two of you muffling giggles because you knew that even if the teacher confiscated y...
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Brute force attack: What it is and how to prevent it
A brute force attack is exactly what it sounds like: instead of looking for a secret way into your accounts, attackers just try thousands of different combinations until they find one that works. They...
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ExpressVPN fixes “Voracle” compression vulnerability in apps
Update: Since October 24, 2018, our manual config servers are not vulnerable to the VORACLE exploit. At a Black Hat Briefing in August 2018, the researcher Ahamed Nafeez revealed a new vulnerability i...
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12 smart ways to secure your home Wi-Fi network (2025 guide)
Home Wi-Fi network protection is an important but often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity. You connect all of your devices to your home network, and unfortunately, this makes it a prime target for th...
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HTTPS vs. VPN: What’s the difference, and do you need both?
Both HTTPS and VPNs help protect your online privacy, but they’re not the same. HTTPS encrypts data between your browser and a website, while a VPN encrypts all your internet traffic. So, which one ...
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The art of social engineering: Are you being conditioned?
As we get better at securing our computer systems, we are discovering that the weakest line of defense is, in fact, the human being. Social engineering is the dark art of manipulating people. Social h...
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Why expats need a VPN in 2025
Moving abroad is exciting. Exploring new places, trying new things, and getting a taste of different cultures can add some spice to your life. But being in a new country can also be difficult. Many ex...
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ExpressVPN launches “Signals of Trustworthy VPNs” with CDT
NOTE: This post was originally published on October 16, 2018 Crunchy? Extra creamy? Reduced fat? Old-fashioned, whatever that means? We’ve all had that feeling of being overwhelmed by choice when sh...
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How to properly dispose of your hard drives
Data is valuable. Your pictures, legal documents, chat logs, and even saved video games are all things you wouldn't want to be public. Today, people generally go to great lengths to protect data, but ...
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