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German prosecutors launch investigation of spying charges, reduce co-operation with the NSA
Surveillance is once again top of the agenda in Germany following a weekend article by Der Spiegel magazine which claimed that the nation’s electronic surveillance agency, Bundesnachrichtendienst (B...
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Security spend: Is the NSA out for Bitcoin?
Crypto-currency Bitcoin doesn't have it easy. While in theory the virtual money system should be secure, efficient, and offer a way to revolutionize the financial industry, things haven't always gone ...
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French Parliament votes in favor of new surveillance powers
At a time when lawmakers and citizens in the US are questioning the sweeping surveillance powers introduced after the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, the French government has dramatically swung...
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CISPA explained: A guide to undermining privacy
In 2011, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) was introduced to the House of Congress by representative Mike Rogers, but failed to pass the senate. In February of 2013 the same bi...
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Watch the FA Cup Final with ExpressVPN!
For football fans all around the globe, the FA Cup Final is one of the biggest global football events in the world. This year, Arsenal have been paired up with Aston Villa to grace the Wembley stadium...
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Overseas snooping: French “Patriot Act” gaining support
Critics have compared it to the much-hated “Patriot Act” in the United States, but despite public backlash, France's “Projet de Loi Relatif au Renseignement” is gaining steam in parliament as ...
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A rebellious breed of POS Malware has been discovered: Punkey Malware
Researchers from security firm Trustwave have identified a new breed of point-of-sale (POS) malware as part of an investigation led by the US Secret Service. Overall, the Trustwave team discovered the...
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WikiLeaks creates searchable archive of hacked Sony emails and documents
Thousands of documents and emails snaffled during an attack against Sony Pictures last year have been published on WikiLeaks, according to the BBC. The treasure trove of data - 30,287 documents and 17...
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Malware planted on hard disk given to whistleblowers' lawyer
When it comes to matters of justice, we’d all like to think that we can trust a lawyer, but an interesting case in Arkansas suggests that may not be such a wise idea: When Matthew Campbell of the Pi...
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Pirate in your pocket: The future of stolen media?
Cable costs are on the rise, and the price of a night at the movies — once you factor in gas, popcorn, drinks and tickets — is often more than an upscale dinner out. It's no wonder, then, that mor...
