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How to stay secure when using public Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi isn't hard to find. It's available in airports, cafes, hotels, malls, and many other public places. But before you connect, consider the security risks. The Wi-Fi admin could try to see wha...
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What your internet service provider knows from your online traffic
From everything you ask Alexa to your emails and passwords, if you don’t encrypt your traffic, your internet service provider (ISP) can potentially see all of it. Because your ISP handles all your i...
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A VPN on your router protects all your home devices
If you’re already using a VPN, you’ll know it comes with many benefits, from keeping your online activity private to helping you safely stream all your favorite shows on any network and gain unres...
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18 top tips to protect your online privacy
Take your internet privacy seriously. With cybercriminals stalking the internet and social engineering attacks on the rise, it’s prudent to keep yourself safe and guarded on the web. Protecting your...
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ExpressVPN survey reveals Americans do care about privacy after all
NOTE: This post was originally published on June 13, 2019 A representative survey, commissioned by ExpressVPN and undertaken by Propeller Insights, produced many surprising results while confirming so...
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Meet OSTIF, the privacy advocates who make the internet safer by auditing its code
ExpressVPN talks to Derek Zimmer: President and CEO of the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF), about his organization, the audit of OpenVPN, and the future of internet privacy tools. The ...
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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 that spirit, ExpressVPN offers this quick guide t...
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Do I need antivirus on my computer?
Tl;dr: No, antivirus software no longer reliably protects against malware threats. To understand why, read below about the history of malware, what antivirus software does, and whether you truly need ...
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