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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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UK survey exposes Brits’ biggest holiday gripes
Have you ever sighed at the sight of your holiday budget stretching thin, or groaned as your hotel Wi-Fi fizzled out? You're not alone. In an ExpressVPN survey reaching out to 2,000 Brits, we uncover ...
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Survey: How worried are you about cybercrime while traveling?
Traveling to new destinations offers a break from the ordinary and a chance to explore. But alongside the excitement, travelers face the growing shadow of cybercrime. Engaging with diverse cultures an...
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Data for dollars: Beware of cash-incentive deals
Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform with global popularity, recently offered cash incentives for new user registrations, sparking both interest and skepticism. The offer seemed straightforward enough:...
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Explainer: Google settles class-action lawsuit over Incognito mode
Browsing in “Incognito mode” while using Google’s Chrome browser may give the illusion of privacy, but the fact is that it does not prevent others, including Google, from tracking you. However...
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What is Incognito mode, and is it safe?
You’re probably already familiar with the concept: You can open a new private, or ”Incognito,” window in your browser to search for things online that you don’t want your browser history to re...
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SSH vs. VPN: Which is better?
Between your device and your online destinations, your data passes through numerous third-party networks over which you have little to no control. However, there are some ways in which you can make th...
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