josh lake

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.

Articles by Josh

Credential stuffing attacks are important to understand so you can keep your personal and business accounts safe. We explain how credential stuffing attacks work and how you can minimize the risk of attacks. 
By Josh Lake in Information Security on January 26, 2024
There are so many different messaging apps on offer, and the differences can be highly technical. Check out our guide for a simple rundown of which apps you should be using to keep your data secure and private.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on April 13, 2022
Governments keep calling for tech companies to insert backdoors into their encrypted services. Find out what this actually means, and how these systems could damage global security.
By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy on December 2, 2019
Steganography is the study and practice of concealing communication. It plays a different role to cryptography, with its own unique applications and strengths.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on December 29, 2023
Electronic voting and internet voting seem like excellent ways to improve our election systems. But in reality, things aren't so straightforward.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on April 12, 2022
Blockchains are built with a range of different cryptographic concepts. Find out what they are and how they work in our step-by-step guide.
By Josh Lake in Crypto on February 8, 2024
Digital signatures can be used to verify the identity of another party, check the integrity of data and provide non-repudiation. Find out how they work in our comprehensive guide.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on December 21, 2023
Quantum computing looks like it could revolutionize our technological world in the not too distant future. Find out what it is and how it may affect our security.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 2, 2023
The Diffie-Hellman key exchange was one of the most important developments in public-key cryptography. Find out why it's still such an important aspect of internet security.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on August 24, 2023
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