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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 for tax and accounting firms
Shield moves page execution off-device. Review WISP fit, client data, credentials, files, and providers.
Security Research · 2026-09-03
Six disposable browsers compared in 2026
Six disposable browsers compared by session destruction, operating model, setup requirements, and workflow fit. See the documented fit and tradeoffs for each.
Security Research · 2026-09-02
Disposable browser vs anti-detect browser: pick by problem
Anti-detect browsers maintain distinct profiles. Disposable browsers use temporary sessions. Compare fingerprints, persistence, and which lifecycle fits your work.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
Throwaway, burner, temporary browser: defined
People use throwaway, burner, and temporary browser for different jobs. This guide separates the terms. It tests the session lifecycle behind each one.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
What is browser isolation? The complete 2026 guide
Browser isolation separates web execution from a local device. See how architectures differ, which risks they can reduce, and what to verify.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
What is a disposable browser? Uses and limits
A disposable browser uses a temporary session. See what cleanup changes, what can remain, and how isolated browsing differs from incognito mode.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
Legba vs SquareX after the Zscaler acquisition
SquareX is now part of Zscaler. Compare that current path with Legba's independent Chrome extension, two browser modes, and published price.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
SquareX to Legba: a step-by-step migration guide
Migrate from SquareX to Legba by job. Map private browser routing to Ghost, off-device isolation to Shield, and evaluate unmatched controls separately.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
SquareX is now part of Zscaler. Where Legba fits
Zscaler acquired SquareX in February 2026. Compare the Zscaler path with Legba's Chrome extension. See differences in buyer, deployment, and price.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
Your ISP Can See Every Site You Visit. Your State Can Subpoena That.
Since 2017, U.S. ISPs can collect and sell browsing data. Compare what an ISP can observe through a direct connection, VPN, and private browser route.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
You Paid for the Stream and Still Hit a Blackout Screen. That's the Scam.
Paying for a stream does not always secure the game. See how 2026 sports blackout rules and rights packages fail fans, then check your options.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
Why is the Cardinals game blacked out? 2026 guide
Check Cardinals.TV, MLB.TV, national exclusives, travel, and MLB's location check before troubleshooting your browser.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
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.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
Software Companies Charge Different Prices by Country. Same Product. Different Bill.
Compare regional software prices using equivalent plans, taxes, promotions, and checkout rules. Find real differences without skewed results.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
How to Run OpenClaw Safely Without Giving an AI Agent Your Laptop
Review OpenClaw access boundaries, tool permissions, credential scope, browser isolation, logs, and retention before production use.
Security Research · 2026-09-01
The Web3 wallet privacy myth, explained
A Web3 wallet can be self-custodial and still expose public activity, RPC queries, and browser metadata. Learn which privacy claims each feature actually supports.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-09-01
Browser isolation vs VPN: which tool fits in 2026?
VPNs protect a network path. Browser isolation changes where web content runs. Compare scope, scenarios, limits, and tradeoffs.
Security Research · 2026-08-27
4 browser isolation and security options for Chrome in 2026
Compare Legba, Zscaler SquareX, LayerX, and Island. See which provide remote isolation, browser controls, or both.
Security Research · 2026-08-27
Arizona Wants Your ID Before You Can Use the Internet. Legba Doesn't.
Arizona's HB 2112 requires age verification for adult sites. That means giving websites your government ID. See how browser isolation protects your browsing.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-07-24
What Happened to SquareX? The Timeline of the Delisting and Zscaler Acquisition
Trace SquareX from its early funding through its Chrome listing change and Zscaler acquisition. See what is publicly confirmed for users.
Security Research · 2026-04-20
Browser Isolation Chrome Extension: What It Is, Who Needs It, and What To Look For
See how Chrome browser isolation works, when an extension model fits, and which security and deployment details to check before rollout.
Security Research · 2026-03-28
Adobe Cheaper Price Country: Where Creative Cloud Costs Less
Compare live Adobe Creative Cloud prices by country. Find lower regional offers and assess them without exposing your browser fingerprint.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
You Drove 45 Minutes to Indiana to Place a Bet. There's a Better Way.
State betting rules and geolocation checks create different access failures. Diagnose eligibility, location errors, and browser-side noise.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26
Kalshi Blocked My State: What To Check Before You Assume It's a Geography Ban
Diagnose Kalshi access blocks using its restricted jurisdictions and checks for identity, location, and funding. Resolve the actual failure.
Privacy Engineering · 2026-03-26