Let’s Encrypt has issued a billion certificates, securely encrypting nearly 200...
An effortless way to check whether the site you just logged on to maintains an encrypted connection is whether...
Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face
Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
Google was publicly indexing your private WhatsApp groups, and no one...
The loophole for the messaging app was only spotlighted recently, but it’s not clear how long they were publicly searchable.
Google Maps is turning 15. How has it dominated the...
Do you remember the last time you looked at a printed map? If you drive, then maybe you have...
Cut the cord: We compare 8 live TV streaming services
The trend of ditching cable TV for online streaming services is in full force, and for good reason: It’s...
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...
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...
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...
Opt out of a face scan at the airport? Easier said...
This post was originally published on September 27, 2019. Air travel is stressful—from finding the best flight prices to lining...
3 things activists can do to strengthen their privacy and security
For whatever cause you’re fighting, it is more important than ever now to make sure you’re doing so privately and securely.
