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
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.Â
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
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