Edward Snowden, Captain America, and privacy in the reel world
What do a former U.S. government contractor, an amnesiac spy, a super soldier with a large “A” on his forehead, and two ordinary teenagers...
What’s best for internet privacy: Tor then VPN, or VPN then Tor?
There's ongoing confusion about how VPNs and Tor compare in regards to privacy and anonymity and competing opinions on how and when it makes...
ExpressVPN proudly announces the winners of the first annual Future of Privacy Scholarship!
ExpressVPN announces the winners of our first Future of Privacy Scholarship. Competition was fierce, so well done to all entrants!
5 ways a VPN will make your internet better (with added kitten pics)
There are two indisputable truths about the internet; cats own it, and a VPN will improve it. With that in mind, here are 5 ways...
The online land of the free definitely isn’t America. So who is it?
America and Britain like to position themselves as the global arbiters of freedom, democracy, and civil rights. But when it comes to internet privacy, and...
Salts and hashes: How apps and websites protect your passwords
Password protection methods like Diceware, password managers, and two-factor authentication are just one side of the story. What are apps and websites doing on...
Can Facebook quizzes really tell you the name of your future spouse?
Of course they can't, that’s absurd. But preposterous quiz titles such as these litter our Facebook walls, almost constantly. Respite is usually only in the...
Privacy engineering: Principles, benefits and best practices
Computer software is now ubiquitous. It's time to redesign the building process. Put privacy first, not as an afterthought.
PPTP, L2TP, and a plethora of VPN protocols
UDP? TCP? OMG! While they may appear to be intimidating, VPN protocols are quite easy to understand and essential to securing your online activity. In...
5 years later: How Edward Snowden changed the world
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who think Edward Snowden is a champion of privacy and a true hero for...
