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ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries
Data Protection

ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries

Users now have more local routing choices as ExpressVPN widens its app-selectable network to 214 locations in 113 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australian football fans share passwords, survey finds
Multi-factor authentication

Australian football fans share passwords, survey finds

Password reuse leaves Australian football fans exposed to wider account theft, despite the country recording the lowest sharing rate in the survey.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
ExpressVPN lands official support deal for 2026 World Cup
Data Protection

ExpressVPN lands official support deal for 2026 World Cup

Fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup face heightened cyber risks on public Wi-Fi, as ExpressVPN gains exclusive supporter rights across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
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 • Fri, 29th May 2026
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 • Fri, 1st May 2026
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

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Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks
Virtual Private Networks

Australian football fans trust fake Wi-Fi networks

Most Australian fans would still join venue-named hotspots, leaving match-day travellers exposed to phishing, fake streams and account theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI

Users can now query AI without prompts or files being exposed, as ExpressVPN moves beyond virtual private networks into confidential computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
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