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ExpressVPN launches “Signals of Trustworthy VPNs” with CDT
NOTE: This post was originally published on October 16, 2018 Crunchy? Extra creamy? Reduced fat? Old-fashioned, whatever that means? We’ve all had that feeling of being...
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4 ways the CIA can hack you right now
Five years ago, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA extensively collects information on citizens worldwide. It’s now clear that privacy is no longer a...
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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...
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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...
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6 easy ways to improve your online privacy and security
To protect your online privacy, look to the security of your devices, social media, logins, chat apps, and more.
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The 4 best encrypted email providers for extra security
Gmail may be the world’s most popular email service, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most secure. In fact, Google’s admitted to regularly reading...
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Privacy in America vs. Europe: Here’s how the EU does data different
As the EU pushes sweeping new data reforms, the U.S. is stuck trying to figure out how to address their budding privacy problem.
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Change your Firefox settings for a more private browsing experience
With just a few clicks, you can vastly improve your online privacy. Here are some tips for the popular Firefox browser—and you don’t have...
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Facebook has a better memory of you than you do—find out what it knows
NOTE: This post was originally published on May 4, 2018 In light of Facebook’s biggest scandal to date, many people are starting to take privacy...
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Upset about Facebook? You should be more worried about your ISP
Sure, Facebook’s data policies are bad, but they pale in comparison to your ISP’s (internet service provider). With Congress recently passing legislation that allows...

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