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How ExpressVPN apps confirm they’re talking to ExpressVPN servers
This post was originally published on December 7, 2016. When you connect to a VPN, have you ever wondered if you’re connecting to a genuine VPN server? What if a third party---like a government, ISP...
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Why the Snooper's Charter makes having a VPN more necessary than ever
Last month, British Parliament okayed the final version of the Investigatory Powers Bill, also known as the “Snooper’s Charter.” The law gives the government unprecedented access to citizens’ ...
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UK Investigatory Powers Bill: 3 implications for your privacy
This post was originally published on November 23, 2016. On November 16, 2016, the House of Lords approved the final version of the Investigatory Powers Bill. Nicknamed the “Snooper’s Charter,” ...
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Join the app for routers revolution for complete home protection
Thousands are now enjoying ExpressVPN’s excellent app for routers software, and it's easy to see why! ExpressVPN's app for routers connects and protects all the devices on your home network, making ...
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What is my IP address? A new ExpressVPN privacy checker reveals all
Do you know your IP address? It’s very easy to see, in fact, your IP address is broadcasting to the entire internet, right now. Which is why ExpressVPN has launched a new What is my IP service, an o...
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ExpressVPN doesn't offer a NAT Firewall because there's no need to
If a VPN provider offers a NAT Firewall, it’s a good indication they assign each user a unique IP address. As this is suboptimal for privacy, ExpressVPN has the opposite approach---multiple users sh...
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How IP checkers work and why they're sometimes wrong
Your IP address makes it possible for websites to "see" your location. But the truth is, GeoIP (IP location) isn’t that smart. We've all seen movies where a tech genius types in a few arcane command...
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Hyperlinks made the internet fabulous and they must not be taxed
This post was originally published on October 31, 2016. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) changed the internet and catapulted it to the mainstream, but it may be under threat from a new “Hyperlink ...
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Sweet 32 exploits the birthday problem but ExpressVPN won't be at the party
This article is written by Shaun Smith, an engineering fellow at ExpressVPN. It was originally published on October 26, 2016. A recent vulnerability, dubbed Sweet 32 after the common phrase for a 16th...
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Edward Snowden, Captain America, and privacy in the reel world
What do a former U.S. government contractor, an amnesiac spy, a super soldier with a large “A” on his forehead, and two ordinary teenagers have in common? Answer: They’re the lead characters in ...
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