Tag: Malware

A laptop masquerading as a bot.
12 mins
What is a bot? Are bots dangerous? Everything you need to...
More than half of all internet traffic is made up of bots. Some make our lives easier, while other have more malicious intention. Join us as we discover the difference.
15 mins
Is Bitly safe? What to know before clicking short links
Shortened URLs are everywhere—on social media, in text messages, and across the web. Services like Bitly turn long web...
12 mins
10 phishing red flags in emails and what to do about...
Protect yourself by learning to recognize the most obvious signs that someone is trying to scam you with a phishing email.
10 mins
How to prevent phishing attacks: Best practices and prevention tips
Phishing is by far the most common “hack” used to steal passwords, take over accounts, and enter systems without authorization.
How to avoid fake shopping websites
13 mins
10 signs a shopping website is fake
Avoid being scammed this Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
Laptop with crosshairs.
11 mins
DoS vs. DDoS attacks: What’s the difference?
ExpressVPN's Internet hack series looks at common attacks and how to protect against them.
App icons with dollar signs.
14 mins
How to identify and avoid fake apps (2026 guide)
Scam apps are everywhere, even on the App Store and Google Play Store. Here’s what they do and how to avoid them.
10 mins
What is Incognito mode, and is it safe?
Even in Incognito mode, your privacy is not guaranteed—as highlighted by recently settled lawsuit against Google.
13 mins
How to tell if a QR code is safe to scan
Here are some quick and easy steps to take when scanning those black-and-white squares.
What is crypto malware
11 mins
Crypto Malware: What it is and how to stay protected
Crypto malware hijacks devices for illegal mining. Learn how you can detect and prevent it, as well as the biggest attacks.

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