Zero-knowledge proofs explained Part 2: Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs
In part 1 of our zero-knowledge proof series, we explained how a zero-knowledge proof could work when the verifier and the prover interact with...
Which countries do the Dutch join with their new mass surveillance law?
It’s official—the Dutch government doesn’t care about its citizens’ right to privacy. With its new mass surveillance law, the Netherlands will join the US, UK,...
3 things the U.S. could learn from India’s new net neutrality rules
Update on June 2, 2022: In light of data retention regulations, ExpressVPN no longer has physical servers in India. Find out more. On November 28,...
5 biggest scams in history
Fraudsters have been running creative scams long before the internet. From Portugal to the U.S., here are some of the biggest scams ever.
Meet Federico Tenga: The guy who teaches North Koreans about Bitcoin
Despite being the most hermetic country on Earth, North Korea is certainly no stranger to cyberspace—in both its uses and abuses. Despite a tiny...
Five myths that the NSA wants you to believe about FISA 702
UPDATE: January 19, 2018 On January 18, the Senate officially voted to reauthorize FISA Section 702 in a 65-34 vote. The President will almost certainly...
Zero-knowledge proofs explained: Part 1
Zero-knowledge proofs explained Part 2: Non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs Cryptography mostly concerns itself with secure communications and includes hiding information from adversaries and authentication of individuals. Hashes,...
USA Liberty Act passes House Judiciary Committee despite privacy concerns
A terrifying new law that could change the scope of mass surveillance just passed another hurdle. On November 8th, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee...
An interview with Mark Burdon on the sensor society phenomenon
Our devices, as convenient as they may be, are getting creepily good at collecting data. Phones, cars, and even carpets are packed full of...
3 cryptocurrencies that care about your privacy
Bitcoin is not perfectly anonymous. While it's true that you don’t have to connect your real name or phone number to a Bitcoin transaction, there...
