California passes “the strongest net neutrality standards in the nation”
California has just passed net neutrality regulations into state law after bill SB-822 passed both the State Assembly and the Senate on August 31. California's...
Access granted: How to use Southwest Airlines overseas
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know a thing or two about VPNs. Maybe you’ve even used them to help find cheap...
Facebook finally stands up for privacy as the U.S. government demands to hack Messenger
NOTE: This post was originally published on August 28, 2018 The U.S. Department of Justice wants Facebook to break the end-to-end encryption of its Messenger...
Uganda is now taxing its citizens for access to social media
In a blatant attempt to squash free speech and access of information, Uganda now forces its citizens to pay a daily tax to access popular social media platforms.
Wi-Fi security: How to stay safe while connected
Wireless security has two components: Authentication and secrecy. And, in theory, responsibility for network security lies with both operators and users. Operators of Wi-Fi...
ExpressVPN fixes “Voracle” compression vulnerability in apps
Update: Since October 24, 2018, our manual config servers are not vulnerable to the VORACLE exploit. At a Black Hat Briefing in August 2018, the...
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) aims to protect user data. Does it?
NOTE: This post was originally published on August 8, 2018 It’s a big bill that’s gotten very little attention. California lawmakers recently passed what could end...
Eight women in Bitcoin you should follow on Twitter
The old cliche that there are few women in Bitcoin is getting a bit tiring. Plenty of women contribute to the technology, community, and...
Net neutrality is important, and we need to fight for it
Net neutrality ensures every packet of data transferred online gets equal treatment, and it’s essential for a free and open internet.
The privacy cost of consumer DNA profiling
Let’s talk about data. No, not your Facebook likes that companies use to spam you with targeted advertising. Or your metadata, which reveals a...
