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Types of internet connections explained
Some people think “Wi-Fi” is the internet, but that’s a common mix-up. Wi-Fi is just the way your devices connect to a local network, like the one you have at home. The actual internet connectio...
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What is my DNS? How to check and find your DNS server
When you want to access a website or online platform, you type the address into your internet browser, like “www.example.com.” But have you ever wondered how your computer is able to access that s...
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Nigerian prince scam: What is it and how to stay safe
The Nigerian prince scam is a form of advance-fee scam where a scammer convinces a victim to send them money upfront for a promised reward later. It’s sometimes called a 419 scam, referencing Sectio...
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Link manipulation: What is it and how to stay safe
Link manipulation is a common tactic used by cybercriminals: they trick people into visiting harmful sites by disguising phishing links to look like trusted sites. These manipulated links can expose y...
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Bluejacking explained: What it is and how to stay safe
Plenty of people use Bluetooth daily. You might have Bluetooth headphones for your phone or send files via Bluetooth to friends and family. But did you know that same technology can be used against yo...
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Black Friday is near: 9 tips for safer online shopping
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us again, falling on November 26 and 29, respectively. While these dates and the weekend they sandwich are the highlight for shoppers, deals start to crop up eve...
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Take these tests to verify your password security
Most websites require a “minimum” password strength. For example, you might have to create a password with a minimum number of characters, numbers, and/or special characters. But what if you want ...
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How websites check your password
When you visit a website and enter a password (or autofill one from your password manager), have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In other words, how does the website know if the pass...
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Cybersecurity lessons: Risk of email takeover via a 4th-party provider
Editor’s note: This post is part of our series for cybersecurity professionals and hobbyists, written by Harsh S., a penetration tester on ExpressVPN’s cybersecurity team. Companies are increasing...
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Cybersecurity lessons: Privilege escalation via file read/write
Editor’s note: This post is part of our series for cybersecurity professionals and hobbyists, written by Usman K., a penetration tester on ExpressVPN’s cybersecurity team. Protecting users’ pri...
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