5 ways the Internet of Things could kill you
The Internet of Things is the connection of any device to the internet. So-called “smart devices” are made to...
Silver Surfer security tips: Stay safe online through your golden years
The internet is a relatively young tool, and popular perception is that most of its users are similarly youthful....
Why websites should sprinkle salt on their hashes to protect your...
Despite their shortcomings, passwords are still the de facto standard for authentication on the web.
ExpressVPN has already written about...
How to get unbanned from Omegle (or any other website)
Are you blocked from Omegle?
There are legitimate reasons why any person might be erroneously banned from a site; they...
NBC slammed by viewers for delaying Olympic streams
28% fewer people tuned into NBC’s opening ceremony this year. Could tape delays be to blame?
Want to watch your...
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....
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...
Internet hacks: The difference between DoS and DDoS attacks
While often referred to in the media as hacking, a Denial of Service Attack (DoS) is not an intrusion...
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...
Internet hacks: Brute-force attacks and how to stop them
A brute-force attack, also called exhaustive key search, is essentially a game of guessing and can be executed against...
