Josh Lake

Josh Lake is a writer who focuses on the intersections between technology, privacy and security. His work helps companies and individuals get the most out of technological developments, without having to sacrifice their civil liberties or open themselves up to the ever-increasing threats of cybercrime.

The Ultimate Guide to Ad-Blocking Filter Lists

By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on September 10, 2021 at 3:22 pm

The right ad-blocking filter lists can make your browsing experience much more pleasant. Find out how to set up the ideal system in our guide.

The MD5 algorithm (with examples)

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on August 20, 2021 at 11:40 am

In this article, we discuss the underlying processes of the MD5 algorithm and how the math behind the MD5 hash function works.

What is MD5 and how is it used?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on August 20, 2021 at 11:31 am

MD5 is a cryptographic hash function that is no longer considered safe for many purposes. Find out why and what to use instead.

What are Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on May 14, 2021 at 5:45 pm

Cross-site request forgeries are complex attacks that exploit predictable request parameters. They lead to state changes that can cause significant harm to victims.

What is a side-channel attack and how do they work?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on April 16, 2021 at 10:51 am

Side-channel attacks don’t target cryptographic systems, but their implementations instead. Find out how they can compromise secure algorithms.

TLS (SSL) handshakes explained

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on March 3, 2021 at 3:22 pm

TLS (SSL) handshakes are a crucial part of your online security. Find out how they work and protect your information in our detailed guide.

Tracking cookies: How to limit third-party data collection

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on January 29, 2021 at 4:06 pm

Third-party cookies may disappear soon, but that doesn’t mean tracking via cookies will stop. Find out how your data will still be collected.

How your mobile phone tracks you (even when switched off)

By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on November 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm

It’s no secret that your mobile tracks you. A lot. But do you know all the different ways and how you can fight them?

What is a warrant canary and do they really work?

By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy, on October 29, 2020 at 3:47 pm

Warrant canaries were once all the rage, but we hear about them less and less now. Are they still useful? What about transparency reports?

What is plausible deniability (in encryption) and does it really work?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on October 27, 2020 at 4:10 pm

Plausible deniability seems like the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card. But does it really work when it comes to encryption?

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