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

Differential privacy may seem complex, but our guide breaks it down into simple pieces to make it easy to understand how the concept can protect our privacy.
By Josh Lake in VPN & Privacy on May 15, 2020
Protecting customer PII is complicated for small businesses, but data breaches are much worse. Find out what PII is and how to keep it safe.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on March 15, 2022
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 December 11, 2023
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
Huawei's involvement in 5G networks has gotten a host of media attention over the past few years, but most articles skate around the truth. Our deep dive tells you what's really going on.
By Josh Lake in Information Security on May 13, 2021
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
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