Automated border-crossing systems are designed to be convenient. But what are we giving up along the way?
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Addicted to your phone? Learn how to reduce and control your screen time, when it’s on iOS, Android, or your computer.
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This first-of-its-kind partnership with HMD Global puts ExpressVPN on Nokia smartphones.
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Sure, it’s fun to see your face in a blockbuster film, but you might be giving away more than you realize when using deepfake apps.
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Tips for when you desperately need an internet connection while on the go.
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We speak to the Human Rights Foundation about its mission to send films and news of the outside world to a closed-off country via USB sticks.
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Pegasus is phone hacking software used by governments. Read how it can be secretly installed on your phone remotely.
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A laggy internet connection can be the difference between victory and defeat for gamers. Here are some tips to help speed it up.
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Get geared up for the world’s premiere sporting event with these dramatized true stories, plus a documentary and a comedy classic.
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As if staying alert to phishing attacks in your email wasn’t enough, you also have to look out for scams via SMS.
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Artificial intelligence makes our lives more convenient, but the tech leaves us with little privacy.
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There have been numerous incidents in which governments have broken into encrypted apps. This puts your privacy at risk and raises cybersecurity concerns.
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Don’t join Wi-Fi networks named with it—your iPhone could get confused, and even resets won’t guarantee a fix.
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We’re not judging your naked selfies or NSFW pictures. But here’s how to hide them on your iPhone or Android, or in secure cloud storage.
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Did e-readers ruin reading? Did dating apps ruin dating? Did streaming services ruin movie-going? Our blog writers weigh in on what technology has taken from their real-life experiences.
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Apple hopes so. The iPhone’s Secure Enclave already holds biometric and credit card information. Next up is your driver’s license and other forms of ID.
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Scam apps are everywhere, even on the App Store and Google Play Store. Here’s what they do and how to avoid them.
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With Google Photos discontinuing free unlimited storage, we list other cloud storage options for your photos.
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We list common examples of cyberbullying and share signs that your child is a victim.
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Our new picks for more entertaining movies and shows about privacy and surveillance.
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Fraudsters have your phone ringing day and night? Reclaim your sanity by blocking them. Here’s how.
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We take a look at how military personnel have inadvertently revealed sensitive locations through fitness apps, flashcard apps, and more.
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This Pride Month, we’re taking a look at issues surrounding online privacy among the LGBTQ+ community, and how to stay safe.
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ExpressVPN's Security Team explains how to detect vulnerabilities and attacks on password managers and analyze the risks.
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The increased adoption of telehealth services across the globe brings with it new and unprecedented privacy and security challenges.
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Failing to correctly wipe your smartphone could leave your information vulnerable for access by its next owner. Here’s how to do it.
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If you have an Alexa, Echo, or any other Amazon device in the U.S., Amazon will soon connect your devices to its new mesh network, Amazon Sidewalk, by default. On June 8, Amazon will automatically enroll all its devices to the wireless mesh service, which will share a small slice of your internet bandwidth (around […]
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Online reputation management (ORM) isn’t just for celebrities and politicians. Regular individuals can use these paid services to control the flow of their personal data.
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Ransomware attacks were once carried out by skilled hackers. Now, anyone with a credit card can theoretically launch them. Case in point: the Colonial Pipeline hack.
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Do your attractive matches on dating apps mainly want to talk about a great crypto opportunity? Beware of the latest catfish.
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Encryption was once used exclusively for military purposes. Cypherpunks helped bring the tech into the mainstream.
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If you’ve ever switched to a new phone number, chances are your old number will be reassigned to someone else. This practice of recycling phone numbers is standard, but it poses a significant privacy and security risk, as a recent study found. Not only are recycled phone numbers incredibly easy to obtain, but they can […]
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As Google grows its reach into our lives with hardware devices, is our health data falling into the wrong hands?
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Universities are spending millions of dollars buying online proctoring and monitoring services, raising ethical concerns and adding to student stress.
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Countries have largely set their own tech regulations. A joint effort could be a better path.
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The app wants to collect your chats with businesses. Not accepting its new privacy policy will mean limited access to app functions and eventual account deletion.
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Get your fill of summer action flicks with The Tomorrow War, Black Widow, and Space Jam: A New Legacy, and mark your calendar for the return of Ted Lasso on July 23!
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It’s time to start planning for your next lazy weekend to binge all the content in the world. You don’t even have to pay.
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Apple introduced app privacy labels in the App Store in December 2020 with the aim of showing users downloading any app what sort of data it collects. The labels are meant to act as a summary of the app’s privacy policy that we have all definitely read.  Knowing what information apps collect is useful, as […]
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Apple has rolled out a privacy feature on its iOS 14.5 iPhone update that allows users to opt-out of being tracked on apps. Here’s how it works.
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ExpressVPN is the only major VPN app with 100% accurate privacy labels in the App Store, according to an independent study by Top10VPN.
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Hundreds of contact-tracing apps on Android devices didn't keep sensitive data secure.
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Covid-19 vaccinations are free, but that’s not stopping scammers from trying to get credit card and personal information through phishing and other methods.
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The way you type is unique, and it might soon become a convenient method to authenticate your identity when you sign in to your accounts.
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Do you like to download large quantities of information off the internet for safe keeping? You might be a data hoarder—and that’s a good thing!
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Amid Covid-19, summer travel will happen. Is it worth the loss of your privacy?
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