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Tech safety for survivors of domestic violence
Content warning: This guide discusses aspects of domestic violence and abuse. Domestic violence is about the abuse of power and control, which can take many forms. Often, technology can serve as a maj...
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RDP vs. VPN: The complete guide to remote access, security, and speed
Both Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and virtual private networks (VPNs) enable remote access, but they serve different purposes. RDP lets you control another computer remotely, like you're sitting righ...
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What is cryptography?
Cryptography is the science of securing information so that only the intended recipient can access it. It’s the invisible engine that secures the digital world, and it’s responsible for protecting...
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What is TLS encryption, and how does it protect your data?
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the most widely used method for protecting data as it moves between devices and services. It powers HTTPS for secure websites, encrypts many email and messaging conne...
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Introducing Tiered Pricing: A new way to subscribe to ExpressVPN
For 16 years, ExpressVPN offered one comprehensive subscription option. That plan took us from a small startup in 2009 to one of the most trusted privacy brands in the world. It carried our users thro...
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Cyber extortion: What it is, how it works, and how to protect yourself
Cyber extortion is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats, and no one is completely safe. Criminals target individuals, businesses, and even governments, leaving behind financial damage, lost produc...
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Does Facebook listen to you? Uncovering the truth about data, microphones, and tracking
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Facebook is secretly listening to your conversations through your phone’s microphone. But is that actually true? Some people swear it is, pointing to eerily accura...
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Zero-trust architecture: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
The days of trusting anything just because it’s “inside the network” are over. Remote work, SaaS application vulnerabilities, and attackers using valid credentials have turned implicit trust int...
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What are zero-knowledge proofs? A complete guide
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a highly secure form of proving knowledge without transmitting the data itself. ZKP is often overlooked in discussions about privacy, despite its role in anonymity and...
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Zero-trust cloud security explained
Traditional corporate networks were built like castles: secure walls (firewalls and VPNs) kept threats out, and anyone inside was trusted. This castle-and-moat approach served enterprises well for dec...
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