ExpressVPN blows away the competition on security audits - but what do they mean?

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ExpressVPN says it has passed 27 independent security audits.

Cure53 audited ExpressMailGuard and Identity Defender.

Here's how ExpressVPN's audit record compares with rivals.

ExpressVPN has announced the completion of 27 independent security audits, with two new products, ExpressMailGuard and Identity Defender, passing inspection.

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The virtual private network service said Thursday that the latest audit, conducted by penetration testing firm Cure53, examined the source code of each product for security flaws, vulnerabilities, or hidden surprises that could cast doubt on ExpressVPN's security posture and no-logs policy.

Cure53 assessed ExpressMailGuard, an email masking service that allows users to generate unlimited anonymous email aliases, together with Identity Defender, a monitoring service for US users that scans public records, leaked online data dumps, and the dark web for indicators of identity theft.

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