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Whistleblowing guide: Blowing the whistle is tough
** This is part one of ExpressVPN's whistleblowing guide. ** Part 2: Whistleblowing guide: How to stay anonymous when blowing the whistle Part 3: Whistleblowing guide: How to protect your sources Part...
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A comparison of two-factor authentication methods: Which is best for you?
Two-factor authentication makes it impossible for hackers to break into your accounts by brute-force and even protects you if the hackers get your password. It can even help lock down your account if ...
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What is an .onion address on Tor, and how to get one
On the internet, as most people use it, a domain name (e.g., expressvpn.com) is registered through a registrar. You usually pay a fee for this. The part after the dot on the right of the domain, like ...
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How to replace old or damaged hard drives securely
If you are like most other computer users, you’ll rarely throw away or delete data. And with disk space becoming cheaper and cheaper, you’ll rarely have to. But if you do ever need to get rid of a...
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Internet hacks: Phishing and spearphishing explained
Phishing, pronounced fishing, is a social engineering technique designed to steal passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information. The ultimate goal is to use these credentials to gain...
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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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How to keep your messages private and anonymous
Keeping your chats private can be an arduous and tiring task. And trying to keep them anonymous can be very daunting. Yet our chats contain some of our most sensitive pieces of information - we often ...
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Use a VPN and save up to 50% on car rentals. We tried it!
This post was originally published on November 25, 2015. Frequent flyer? You can also use ExpressVPN to find cheaper airline tickets! When booking cars online, some car rental companies and price comp...
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No negotiation: The rising threat of crypto ransomware
We all know the rule – you don’t negotiate with terrorists. When you react to their demands, you prove their tactics work. Worse, you give them a reason to continue. In the world of technology, th...
