Lexie

Lexie is the blog's resident tech expert and gets excited about empowerment through technology, space travel, and pancakes with blueberries.

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An illustration of a man in a hoodie using puppet strings on a man sat at a desk.
5 mins

The art of social engineering: Are you being conditioned?

As we get better at securing our computer systems, we are discovering that the weakest line of defense is,...
An illustrated man in a trench coat peruses the internet.
2 mins

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...
A browser with an HTTPS green lock. VPN is written in the search bar.
2 mins

Why HTTPS vs. VPN makes no sense

HTTPS vs. VPN makes very little sense. Both are important means of internet protection, and there is absolutely no conflict between them.
A padlock with a Wi-Fi symbol.
3 mins

Wi-Fi security: How to stay safe while connected

Wireless security has two components: Authentication and secrecy. And, in theory, responsibility for network security lies with both operators...
A Twitter icon tweets a Bitcoin logo from her mouth.
1 min

Eight women in Bitcoin you should follow on Twitter

The old cliche that there are few women in Bitcoin is getting a bit tiring. Plenty of women contribute...
Dollars forming a circular “wait” icon above a “Loading…” message. Without net neutrality, expect a slower internet.
9 mins

Net neutrality is important, and we need to fight for it

Net neutrality ensures every packet of data transferred online gets equal treatment, and it’s essential for a free and open internet.
Something to hide: A pixelated iPhone
2 mins

Your secrets are your own: In defense of privacy

Society tends to tout transparency and openness as highly virtuous characteristics that are worth pursuing. Both corporations and individuals...
1 min

ExpressVPN’s all encompassing, jargon-busting Bitcoin glossary

Much like the internet, the Bitcoin network introduced a vast array of new words to explain its unique functionality....
Brute-force password cracking: A hammer cracking a padlock.
6 mins

How brute-force attacks reveal your passwords

A brute-force attack is an attempt to discover—or “crack”—your password through repeated guessing. On public-facing login screens, most web services...
Supreme Court building overflowing with data
5 mins

4 ways to back up your data securely

Photos, documents, saved video games, and old emails: We accumulate a lot of data throughout our lives. And just...

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