Tech Friend: Is it smart to keep changing VPN servers?
VPN server hopping: A good security practice, or simply unnecessary?
Why does turning it off and on again work?
Here’s why flipping that switch is more helpful than you think.
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...
How do hackers get passwords? Tips to stay safe
If all you knew about hacking came from TV and movies, you could be forgiven for thinking hackers steal passwords by typing furiously on...
How websites check your password
Most modern websites hash passwords. This process converts any string of data into a seemingly random, unreadable string of data.
The history of the internet: From its start to where it is today
The story of how the internet went from primarily a military technology to the ubiquitous service it is today.
Cybersecurity lessons: Safer private keys with Shamir’s Secret Sharing
Learn how digital certificates work and why Shamir’s Secret Sharing is a secure method for storing private keys.
Cybersecurity lessons: Risk of email takeover via a 4th-party provider
ExpressVPN's Security Team investigated a bug that could have been exploited by signing up on Mailgun and hijacking an email subdomain.
Cybersecurity lessons: Privilege escalation via file read/write
How a highly privileged process interacting with a lower-privilege user space can lead to attackers elevating their access or a DoS attack.
7 breaches, hacks, and leaks you might have missed this year
Hundreds of millions of people, including nearly the entire country of Brazil, have had their data stolen by hackers this year.
