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PureVPN Linux apps found to leak IPv6 traffic and mess with your firewall – here’s how to secure your data
By Chiara Castro published
PureVPN confirmed that it is working to patch these issues by mid-October, while ensuring that no other apps are vulnerable. Here's what you can do about it right now.

Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?
By Chiara Castro published
As the so-called Chat Control has never been closer to become law, the EU Parliament seems to be the only chance left to save encryption in Europe. But, will the new squad live up to that promise?

Surfshark boosts its antivirus offering with a revamped interface and full ARM support
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Surfshark has revamped its antivirus software with a new, refreshed interface and full support for ARM devices, in a major move to boost accessibility and transparency of its premium bundle

"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps
By Chiara Castro published
WhatsApp is set to be the latest victim of Moscow censorship, while government-backed services are forced into new devices.

"Great Firewall in a Box" – How a massive data leak unveiled China's censorship export model
By Mark Gill published
A 500 GB breach uncovers how China is selling its ready-made internet-blocking kits to Pakistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan regimes.

Brits are better than Americans at spotting phishing scams, NordVPN study shows
By Monica J. White published
A new NordVPN survey reveals that most people in the UK know how to spot a phishing website. However, many knowledge areas are still lagging, such as privacy issues related to using AI for work.

VPN usage at risk in Michigan under new proposed adult content law
By Chiara Castro published
Michigan's proposed "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act" would force internet service providers to monitor and block VPN connections. Here, what's at stake.

"A major step backwards for privacy" – The VPN industry speaks out against Chat Control
By Chiara Castro published
While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.

The EU has never been closer to agreeing on the scanning of your private chats – but how did we get here?
By Chiara Castro published
After several proposals, the Danish version of Chat Control is thought to have the best chances of becoming law since 2022, with a crucial meeting set for September 12.
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