Would you trade your privacy for free apps? Some don’t have a choice.
Every time you grant an app permission to access your contacts or listen to your microphone, you’re giving the app developer carte blanche to...
Facebook’s cryptocurrency has governments scrambling
There are over 2,000 cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain instruments commonly traded on more than 250 platforms around the world. Some of these currencies are...
What is spyware and how do I remove it?
Spyware is software secretly installed on your machine with malicious intent. Here's how to protect against it.
4 new cybersecurity threats in 2019
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and with more consumers making transactions online, you can be sure that hackers aren’t far away.
Announcing the winner of the 2019 Future of Privacy Scholarship
NOTE: This post was originally published on October 25, 2019 We are excited to announce the winner of the ExpressVPN Future of Privacy Scholarship 2019:...
Infographic: The rise of facial recognition in airports
In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports, especially in the U.S. Here,...
How to make your photos more private on social media
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” so the old adage goes. Today, with virtually all photos taken digitally and in higher quality, they...
Why Facebook is the tool of choice for government manipulation
The Global Disinformation Order, a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute, confirms our worst fears about governments’ use of social media to influence...
Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?
They’re convenient and offer intriguing information, but the proliferation of affordable genetic kits raises serious concerns.
Can filmmaking be the future of VR?
This post was originally published on October 7, 2019. Virtual reality technology has been a talking point for a few years now without really breaking...
