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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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5 ways online services manipulate you
It’s no secret the internet is a powerful source of information and convenience for everyone. We go to it for news about the world, to connect with friends and family, and to enjoy all sorts of wond...
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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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Can my router catch a virus? Detect and remove router malware
You’re streaming your favorite show when the connection suddenly drops. Websites take forever to load. Strange pop-ups appear, even when you’re not browsing. Is it your internet provider? A faulty...
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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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It's brilliant. But what is the internet?
We use it every day and It’s become an absolutely essential part of our lives. But what actually is the Internet? The dictionary defines it thusly: “a global computer network providing a variety o...
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7 Biggest cyber attacks in history: Key lessons & prevention tips
Cyber attacks aren’t just IT problems anymore. They shape economies, expose government secrets, and bring corporations to their knees. Some have shut down fuel pipelines, leaked millions of credit c...
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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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ExpressVPN and Heartbleed
This post was originally published on April 13, 2014. We'd like to give some more insight into how we dealt with the Heartbleed security bug that affected most of the Internet last week. The key point...
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