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What are keyloggers, and how do they work?
It’s 1976. The Cold War. An American diplomat stationed at the U.S. embassy in Moscow arrives at work Monday morning. Sitting down at his desk, he types up his reports on his IBM Selectric typewrite...
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9 ways to stay safe on social media
Social media is about connecting with others by sharing your life and thoughts—and doing so can be freeing. But at the same time, there are numerous reasons to keep your social media posts private....
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Video: Best ways to store your passwords
We hear it (and harp on about it) a lot: Create strong passwords that are long, unique, and hard to guess. But with all the shopping, email, social media, and other app accounts, you better also have ...
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What to do with old phone cases
Most people use phone cases to protect their devices—and as a fashion statement—but phone cases frequently become unusable. The main reasons: you’re discarding your phone and can’t use the cas...
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7 best gamification apps to level up your life
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But you could actually get more done and have more fun by turning daily tasks and long-term goals into a game on your phone. Learn a language, get fitter, a...
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So your information is on the dark web. What now?
It’s an unsettling feeling. Getting that phone call. “We’ve noticed some unusual transactions on your account.” It’s your credit card provider. As they list off the transactions and the amou...
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How to choose a security question
You’ve probably been asked by online sites and services to add a security question to keep your online accounts safe. The choices are typically along the lines of “What street did you live on in t...
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Our TikTok series: Explaining VPNs with toddler toys
A quick PSA: We have a TikTok account! Our longtime blog writer Gus has been creating videos about VPNs with the things he’s had on hand—namely his toddler’s toys. Here is the first video in the...
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Video: What does your ISP know about you?
Every time you go online, it’s important that your traffic is encrypted. Otherwise you never know who could be looking in. With an unencrypted connection, there’s a good chance your internet servi...
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Why we’d never install a Trusted Root CA on your device
Editor’s note: This post is written by Brian S., a pen test manager on ExpressVPN's cybersecurity team. Recent media articles have reported on the risky practice by other VPN providers of installing...
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