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Tech Friend: Choosing apps for technological sovereignty
Tech Friend is our advice column covering cybersecurity, privacy, and everyday technology. Email your question to techfriend@expressvpn.com. If you have questions about your ExpressVPN subscription or...
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Biggest ransomware syndicates and how they work
The ransomware threat is showing no sign of abatement, with ransomware payment totals exceeding 1 billion USD for the first time in 2023. - These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, leveraging Ra...
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Does a VPN drain battery life?
VPNs have become an essential tool for the privacy-conscious. By encrypting your data and giving you a different IP address, VPNs shield your online activity from prying eyes and unlock censored conte...
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Do you have an AI-generated look-alike living online?
Advanced AI is producing highly realistic digital doubles, raising important questions about identity security and personal privacy. . The creation of AI doppelgängers prompts significant ethical con...
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What’s a VPN kill switch, and how does it work?
You’re in your favorite cafe, sipping coffee while working online. Suddenly, your VPN disconnects without you realizing it. Normally, this might leave your browsing unsecured, meaning your activity ...
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How data breaches shaped the way we use passwords today
Every year, World Password Day nudges us to tighten up our digital defenses. Initiated to raise awareness about the role passwords play in safeguarding our private information, this day also serves as...
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What is a Canada digital ID?
The Canadian government is in the planning stages of rolling out a country-wide digital ID program. With a digital ID, Canadians could sign up for a wide range of services more conveniently and quickl...
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Ups and downs of post-quantum cryptography—and our hybrid solution
On April 10, 2024, a paper with the title Quantum Algorithms for Lattice Problems was published on the IACR (International Association for Cryptologic Research) preprint service. Despite the unassumin...
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2 years post-Musk: Is X nearing super app status?
It’s been two years since Elon Musk announced his intentions to buy Twitter. At the time, he claimed that he wanted to turn the platform into a super app, similar to WeChat. - Following its acquisit...
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40% U.S. travelers feel social pressure to share their locations
Ever caught yourself ready to post that perfect vacation snapshot on Instagram or quickly check emails using a cafe's Wi-Fi while on holiday? You’re part of a vast crowd. A recent ExpressVPN survey ...
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