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Phillip Pipkins
Co-Founder & CEO, Legba
Phillip Pipkins leads strategy and growth at Legba and writes about browser security, privacy engineering, and the operational risks of modern web workflows.
Published articles
Browser Isolation vs VPN: Which Actually Protects You in 2026?
VPNs hide your IP address and encrypt traffic. Browser isolation prevents malicious code from ever reaching your endpoint. This is the definitive 2026 comparison with a full feature table, honest verdict, and scenario guide.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
Legba vs SquareX: Disposable Browsers Compared
SquareX runs a cloud-rendered disposable browser. Legba runs browser-native isolation through a Chrome extension. This comparison breaks down architecture, pricing, session handling, and who each product is built for.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
5 Best Browser Isolation Extensions for Chrome in 2026
Five browser isolation products that work with Chrome in 2026: Legba, SquareX, Cloudflare Browser Isolation, LayerX Security, and Island Enterprise Browser. Honest comparison with architecture, pricing, and fit.
Security Research · 2026-04-09
How to Run OpenClaw Safely Without Giving an AI Agent Your Laptop
Learn how to run OpenClaw safely in an isolated cloud sandbox, what to look for in a secure OpenClaw environment, and why running an autonomous coding agent locally is the wrong default for most evaluations.
Security Research · 2026-03-31
Browser Isolation Chrome Extension: What It Is, Who Needs It, and What To Look For
Looking for a browser isolation chrome extension? Learn what browser isolation in Chrome actually does, when an extension model makes sense, and what to look for before you deploy one.
Security Research · 2026-03-28
You Paid for the Stream and Still Hit a Blackout Screen. That's the Scam.
Sports blackout rules and fragmented rights packages can still leave fans paying for streaming and missing the game. Here's why the blackout model still breaks fans in 2026 and what to check next.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
How to Watch a Cardinals Game When It's Blacked Out
Trying to watch a Cardinals game that says it's blacked out? Start by checking whether you need Cardinals.TV or MLB.TV. This guide breaks down the March 26, 2026 Cardinals.TV launch, remaining blackout scenarios, and the cleanest workaround when location rules still block you.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
Software Companies Charge Different Prices by Country. Same Product. Different Bill.
Regional software pricing is real, but the comparison only matters if you check equivalent plans, taxes, promotions, and checkout rules. Here's how to evaluate the gap cleanly.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
Adobe Cheaper Price Country: Where Creative Cloud Costs Less
Adobe does not publish one global price. It publishes different Creative Cloud prices by country. This guide compares live Adobe country pricing pages, shows where the cheaper offers are, and explains how to evaluate regional pricing without leaking your real browser fingerprint.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
You Drove 45 Minutes to Indiana to Place a Bet. There's a Better Way.
Sports-betting access still changes by state, which leaves some users driving across borders while others fight geolocation errors. Here's what that actually costs and how to separate eligibility problems from browser-side noise.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
Kalshi Blocked My State: What To Check Before You Assume It's a Geography Ban
A 'Kalshi blocked my state' message does not always mean a simple state ban. This guide breaks down Kalshi's official restricted jurisdictions, common identity, location, and funding issues, and how to troubleshoot access without guessing.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
Arizona Wants Your ID Before You Can Use the Internet. Legba Doesn't.
Arizona's HB 2112 requires age verification to access adult content online. That means handing your government ID to every website. Here's what the law actually does — and how browser isolation keeps your browsing private.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-25
Your ISP Can See Every Site You Visit. Your State Can Subpoena That.
Since 2017, U.S. ISPs can legally collect and sell your browsing history. Your state can subpoena those records. Here's how browser isolation makes your browsing invisible to your ISP.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-25
The Show Exists. You're Paying for Netflix. You Just Can't Watch It Because You're in the Wrong State.
Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and other streaming platforms hide content behind invisible borders. You pay full price. You get a partial library. Here's why — and how to unlock it.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-25
All Web3 Wallets Are Private? (They're Not. Here's Why.)
The myth that Web3 wallets provide privacy is dangerously wrong. Learn how RPC providers, browser fingerprinting, and address clustering expose your identity despite decentralization.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-01-15