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ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks
Software-as-a-Service

ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks

Cure53 found no major flaws in ExpressVPN's email alias and identity monitoring tools, bolstering trust as privacy services face scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves

Sensitive prompts and documents will stay out of model training as ExpressVPN enters AI software with an enclave-based service for Pro subscribers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control
Firewalls

ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control

ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
ExpressVPN launches VR app & hybrid browser extension
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches VR app & hybrid browser extension

ExpressVPN debuts a Meta Quest VR app and hybrid browser extension, offering switchable browser-only or full-device VPN protection.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds
Data Privacy

ExpressVPN unveils Lightway Turbo to boost VPN speeds

ExpressVPN has launched Lightway Turbo, a feature set to boost VPN speeds by up to 330%, enhancing bandwidth while ensuring robust performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
ExpressVPN launches Linux app with new graphical interface
Data Privacy

ExpressVPN launches Linux app with new graphical interface

ExpressVPN has launched its first Linux app with a graphical user interface, enhancing security and privacy for the increasingly popular open-source platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety
Online Safety

ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate
Breach Prevention

DeepSeek data privacy concerns spark global AI debate

Concerns over data privacy and security have intensified following the unprotected database breach linked to the DeepSeek AI programme, exposing sensitive user information.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
ExpressVPN launches dedicated IP service with privacy focus
Cloud Security

ExpressVPN launches dedicated IP service with privacy focus

ExpressVPN has launched its dedicated IP solution, providing users with unique static IPs while enhancing privacy and security in online activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Patrick Morley joins Bugcrowd board after Carbon Black success
AI Security

Patrick Morley joins Bugcrowd board after Carbon Black success

Patrick Morley, ex-CEO of Carbon Black, joins Bugcrowd's board as the company grows, securing USD $102 million funding and 130 new customers in 2024's first half.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

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Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears
Encryption

Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears

Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate
Data Protection

ExpressVPN introduces secure WiFi at London's Camden estate

ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
ExpressVPN introduces holiday.com eSIM for travellers
eSIM

ExpressVPN introduces holiday.com eSIM for travellers

ExpressVPN has launched the holiday.com eSIM, a digital solution designed to enhance connectivity for travellers in over 200 global destinations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
ExpressVPN signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC
Online security

ExpressVPN signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC

ExpressVPN has entered a two-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club's exclusive Official Digital Privacy Partner, enhancing fan security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024