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What is an SSL stripping attack? How can you prevent it?
There are two types of SSL-based attacks: SSL stripping and SSL downgrading. In SSL downgrading, a hacker attempts to trick the server into abandoning an encrypted connection in favor of a less secure...
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How often should you change your passwords?
You’ve probably heard that it’s best practice to change your passwords every three months to safeguard your accounts. But the fact is, there aren’t benefits to doing so, and it might even be cou...
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7 ways to stop spam calls and robocalls
Your smartphone is ringing again. An unknown caller! Who could it be? A long-lost friend perhaps? Your kid making an emergency call on a payphone? The pope? Sadly, you already know the answer—and it...
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Secrets we keep from our friends but share with Google
In the digital age, we can find out just about anything with a quick search. What is the next flight from London to New York? What is 25% of 13,494? How tall is Chris Hemsworth? And then there are tho...
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Infographic: What drives sports streaming in the U.S.?
With the start of a new season of American football—the U.S.’s most anticipated sports moment—we wanted to take a look at how online spectatorship has changed over the past few years, as well as...
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Targaryen family tree: From ‘House of the Dragon’ to ‘Game of Thrones’
House of the Dragon is back with its second season, continuing to take fans 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones when House Targaryen ruled from the Iron Throne. How do House of the Dragon�...
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9 best tech gadgets and apps for college
Fall semester is near! Parents and students, take note. We talked to ExpressVPN’s youngest team members and put together their favorite gear that got them through college—for studying, partying, a...
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What is scareware? Understanding fake virus alerts
You’re browsing the web when—bam!—a flashing pop-up warns that your device is infected. The message is urgent: “Your system is at risk! Click here to fix it now.” Maybe it looks like an offi...
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What can someone do with your IP address? Risks, solutions, and expert tips
Imagine someone peeking into your private world through a digital keyhole. They might not see everything, but they can learn more than you'd like: your location, the devices you use, and even your onl...
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Streaming devices with free-trial streaming services
Having trouble deciding which streaming device to get? While there are a lot of options out there, we’ve selected a few with free trials for popular platforms including HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video...
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