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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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ExpressVPN launches a Udemy course on online privacy and security
At ExpressVPN, our mission is simple: Make the internet more open, free, and accessible for all. We do this by empowering our users with the tools and knowledge that put them in charge of their online...
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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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Most common passwords around the world 2025
“123456” is the most-used password in most places around the world. But once you sort frequently used passwords by country or language, you’ll start seeing very different results. Ones that ar...
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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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Apps that can save your life
Whether it’s gaming, streaming, or keeping up with social media, your smartphone is an indispensable part of your daily life. But what if your phone could save your life too? We’ve curated a selec...
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Google takes a step to stop puppy scams
They’re cute, loyal, and wonderful companions for these dark times. But those puppies posted by an online seller might also be made up. As the pandemic dragged on over the past two years, many hav...
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How to permanently delete your Skype account
With the rise of video-conferencing tools, as well as free calling and video functionalities in apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Slack, Skype is no longer as popular. If you’re still using Skype,...
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