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Is TikTok safe? Risks and how to protect yourself
TikTok isn’t just another social media app—it’s a data collection powerhouse wrapped in a stream of addictive content. While users scroll through viral dances and trending challenges, TikTok qui...
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UK survey: 1 in 2 workers stressed by surveillance as 85% of employers admit to monitoring
What would you do if you knew someone was watching you work? Would you stay glued to your screen, take fewer breaks, or even work longer hours just to prove your dedication? For many employees across ...
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Tech Friend: Choosing apps for technological sovereignty
Tech Friend is our advice column covering cybersecurity, privacy, and everyday technology. Email your question to techfriend@expressvpn.com. If you have questions about your ExpressVPN subscription or...
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Is the government watching me?
No one knows the full extent of government surveillance, no matter which country you live in. However, if you are someone the government is interested in, then it’s highly likely that the government...
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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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It’s shockingly easy for someone to get your Instagram account banned
Influencers on Instagram who use the platform to earn a living often treat their postings like a full-time job. It takes time and effort to build a large following, which is valuable when it comes to ...
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Machines are learning, and they know a lot about you
The term artificial intelligence, and its synonym machine learning, says a lot about this type of technology. It refers to the concept of machines being able to analyze data and get better over time i...
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The rise of telehealth: What it means for patient privacy
Have you attended a doctor’s appointment on your computer screen in the past year? Or used a mental-health app to help with anxiety? Seeking medical and health-related services remotely has become...
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Taking an exam? First, install surveillance software
As Covid-19 spread and schools across North America and Europe were forced to pivot to remote instruction and examination methods, a key concern remained unanswered. How would administrators ensure ac...
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Big Tech censoring you? Try a distributed social network
In January 2021, Poland proposed a law requiring social-media companies to restore any posts that the platforms had deleted, as long as the posts weren’t unlawful. This came days after several of fo...
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