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Tech that can spy on our brains is coming

Almost ten years ago, Facebook launched its facial recognition tool, which could identify people in photos uploaded onto the...
An illustration of an iPhone. There are lots of app icons on the screen. But wait! There's a twist. All the icons are, in fact, the location icon (as used on digital maps everywhere).
4 mins

Would you trade your privacy for free apps? Some don’t have...

Every time you grant an app permission to access your contacts or listen to your microphone, you’re giving the...
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5 mins

Facebook’s cryptocurrency has governments scrambling

There are over 2,000 cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain instruments commonly traded on more than 250 platforms around the world....
A series of ones and zeroes making up the image of an eye.
3 mins

What is spyware and how do I remove it?

Spyware is software secretly installed on your machine with malicious intent. Here's how to protect against it.
An illustration of a laptop, but the screen is the classic warning sign. You know, the triangle with an exclamation point in it.
4 mins

4 new cybersecurity threats in 2019

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and with more consumers making transactions online, you can be sure that hackers aren’t far away.
2019 ExpressVPN Scholarship winner
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Announcing the winner of the 2019 Future of Privacy Scholarship

NOTE: This post was originally published on October 25, 2019 We are excited to announce the winner of the ExpressVPN...
A representation of the lines a computer makes across a face when trying to search for identifying features.
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Infographic: The rise of facial recognition in airports

In a recent post, we spotlighted the growing use of face scans as a form of identification in airports,...
The icon often used to portray an image gallery, but with the icon often used to portray a lock in the position where notifications usually pop up (the bottom right).
3 mins

How to make your photos more private on social media

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” so the old adage goes. Today, with virtually all photos taken digitally...
A profile of a shouting person.
3 mins

Why Facebook is the tool of choice for government manipulation

The Global Disinformation Order, a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute, confirms our worst fears about governments’ use...
Eye within DNA helix.
5 mins

Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?

They’re convenient and offer intriguing information, but the proliferation of affordable genetic kits raises serious concerns.

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