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DoS vs. DDoS attacks: What's the difference?
Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks have become increasingly prevalent for many years, especially within the gaming industry. Both create disruptions for companies...
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Ask Lexie! How to fix a hacked MacBook
Hi, I’m Lexie, and I work for ExpressVPN’s security team. ExpressVPN receives lots of emails and comments from users and readers about our blog posts and guides. Some of these inquiries may be use...
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Why there won’t be an ExpressVPN lifetime subscription
At ExpressVPN, service excellence is paramount. We’ve made a commitment: No marketing gimmicks and no skimping on the quality of service. Ever. You get the VPN quality you pay for A discounted rate ...
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Botnet explained: Types, attacks, detection & protection tips
Botnets, also known as robot networks, are one of the biggest cybersecurity threats online, yet they often go unnoticed. These networks of infected computers, routers, and smart devices quietly turn...
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DNS hijacking and how to prevent it
DNS hijacking is a cyberattack that silently reroutes your internet traffic. Attackers can use this tactic to steal sensitive data, inject malware, display unwanted ads, or block access to specific si...
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What is a transparent proxy? A complete guide
Transparent proxies, also known as forced or invisible proxies, are popular in corporate network infrastructure. They help filter and redirect traffic, block access to unauthorized parties, and more. ...
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The benefits of a VPN for Black Desert Online
This post was originally published on May 19, 2016. Black Desert Online is utterly incredible. It’s a huge MMORPG with an expansive list of characters and hitherto unimaginable game mechanics. From ...
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How spam became internet spam, via forum spam, and email spam. Spam.
Disclaimer: ExpressVPN does not endorse spam of any kind. Or Spam. Once upon a time, Spam was just a tin of meat and in the wise words of Monty Python: “Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, baked be...
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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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ExpressVPN is the top VPN for travel
Traveling is probably the best time to use a VPN, and not just because a lot of countries censor the Internet. You’ll likely be moving around a lot and connecting to a whole host of public Wi-Fi hot...
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