Josh Lake
Specialist in Security, Privacy and Encryption
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.
Articles by Josh
Adware can be annoying, while ad-supported software can be a beneficial funding model. Find out how they relate to each other and how to remove any adware.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on June 19, 2026
Cryptojacking sprang up suddenly in late 2017. Not sure what cryptojacking is? We explain everything you need to know about this online practice along with how to detect cryptojacking.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on March 11, 2020
5G is rolling out to considerable fanfare. Find out what it really means, how it will affect the technology landscape, and whether there are any security dangers.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on May 13, 2021
Malvertising is a prominent online threat that can infect your device while browsing. Find out how to defend against it in our comprehensive guide to malvertising attacks.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on January 29, 2024
Drive-by downloads enable attackers to make their way onto your computer without your knowledge. Find out what they are and how to stay safe from them.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on January 5, 2024
Data collection and technology are making our cities smarter and more efficient, but what exactly is a Smart City and how could this new technology affect our privacy?
By Josh Lake
in VPN & Privacy
on April 16, 2022
Federated learning is a new approach for training the algorithms we use every day. But what actually is federated learning and is it really more private? We explain everything you should know about this new algorithm model.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on October 25, 2019
From sending fake invoices to manipulating employees into wiring them money, hackers have a wide range of business email compromise techniques that they use to defraud companies.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on July 6, 2020
Remote wiping your laptop or PC, coupled with full disk encryption, is the best way to protect your data if a computer is lost or stolen. This article explains the advantages of both and how to do them.
By Josh Lake
in Information Security
on June 20, 2023