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‘OSINT’ yourself: Find all public information about you
Sure, you could Google yourself to see what information about you is floating around out there. Or you can go levels deeper and “OSINT” yourself, arming yourself with more data that could help you...
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8 tips for online safety this travel season
This holiday season, whether you're visiting family or getting away from it all, don’t let your guard down when using your devices away from home. Sure, it’s nice to think about unplugging for the...
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5 common apps that put your privacy at risk
In the cold Canadian winter, there’s nothing like a cup of Tim Hortons hot chocolate. With their app, it’s easier than ever to customize and order your favorite hot drink. However, you might not w...
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9 ways to stay safe on social media
Social media is about connecting with others by sharing your life and thoughts—and doing so can be freeing. But at the same time, there are numerous reasons to keep your social media posts private. ...
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Conti: The most dangerous ransomware gang
Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency. Numerous large companies and healthcare facilities have suffered. And now the U.S. government is offering 15 million USD as a bounty for information on in...
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ExpressVPN’s $100,000 bug bounty bonus for VPN server vulnerabilities
Note: As of July 1, 2025, we’ve transitioned from Bugcrowd to YesWeHack. At ExpressVPN, we’ve devised meticulous cybersecurity controls to keep our systems and users protected from attacks and in...
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Most common passwords around the world
“123456” is the most-used password in most places around the world. But once you sort frequently used passwords by country or language, you’ll start seeing very different results. Ones that are ...
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Google takes a step to stop puppy scams
They’re cute, loyal, and wonderful companions for these dark times. But those puppies posted by an online seller might also be made up. As the pandemic dragged on over the past two years, many hav...
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Safety resources: Stay secure amid oppression
On our blog, we frequently explore ways of protecting your personal safety and online security. Below we’ve compiled those we think are most relevant for people living through challenging circumstan...
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Video: What are the risks of an unsecured router?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqQQCZdCc5U You probably use your home’s Wi-Fi router every day for everything from streaming to banking. So it’s important to make sure it’s secure. Because your...