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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'The first releases will begin very, very soon': How to access UFO and alien files anonymously as President Trump hints at 'tremendous interest' in the soon-to-be-released and previously classified US records on extraterrestrial life ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ President Trump has suggested there's 'tremendous interest' in the soon-to-be-released alien files. So how can you access them? And, more, importantly, how can you access them without leaving your data open to prying eyes? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Gill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KKhq3fvnTfJzNxgtcqFXBZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Support global journalism and get a free NordVPN subscription — here's how ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Internews has launched the "One Donation. Online Protection. Real Impact." campaign, rewarding supporters who give £35 to protect press freedom with a 6-month NordVPN subscription. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:31:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Services]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zmJ2RgmxhzQ8HMH2mDJdXi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'VPNs have adapted':  How BlancVPN and VPN Liberty are dodging Russia's VPN blocking technology to allow Russians access to Telegram without losing everyday services ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the Kremlin's fight against VPN usage reached new heights, the tech seems to keep outsmarting the politics — for now, at least. And these are the best performing VPNs in Russia right now. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcRSDQuJZS7Ri3PRF8UExf-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple removes AdGuard’s TrustTunnel from Russian App Store amid censorship push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ AdGuard's TrustTunnel app lacks built-in bypass features but was still targeted by regulators. Here's all we know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:02:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:03:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Gill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dqC33kMG3bmthYaHviafPN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This hidden SIM flaw lets spies track your location, and using a VPN can't help ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can't stop that. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:39:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ monicajwrites@gmail.com (Monica J. White) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Monica J. White ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HXjwb27v3qiaB8u9JLsKiT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russia’s plan to tax VPN traffic faces delays as operators cite technical hurdles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Operators are asking for the May 1 deadline to be postponed, but commentators talking to TechRadar argue that this may be a tactic for buying some time. Here's all we know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9LWcBBtUpiPLMRDiPjTq8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The EU’s age verification app has a privacy problem — and it may be more than just a 'bug in an app'  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The European Commission promises its app is a secure and private solution to let citizens prove their age without exposing their sensitive data. While it's an improvement compared to many, security experts aren't convinced. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:54:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M7FVdu9oyrifMi6MTNz5wi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Why we must fight Palantir' — NymVPN CEO shares his anti-Palantir manifesto ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nym CEO Harry Halpin has responded to Palantir's controversial manifesto, condemning the company's recent pro-military stance and calling for developers to build decentralized privacy tools to resist global surveillance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:52:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vTNmpRH6Y5BTq5oaBYxvcE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Major Russian Android apps know who's using a VPN, digital rights group warns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Researchers at digital rights group RKS Global found that 30 out of the 30 most popular Russian Android apps can detect VPNs, with numbers likely to rise. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:17:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2VUBUVWFQFQCnLoz3r6qwC-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ UK government’s child safety plans could expose kids to 'greater harms,' warns VPN industry group ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) has formally responded to the UK government's consultation, warning that treating VPNs as a loophole could jeopardize young people's online safety by exposing them to greater harm. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MpzFzBdE5HPVUZtYHBjP4J-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Proton CEO warns global age verification push will mean "the death of anonymity online" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Proton CEO Andy Yen is sounding the alarm on the global push for age verification, warning that current proposals will strip away online anonymity for everyone while handing unprecedented surveillance power to Big Tech. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4VDmBUhWGSAGmvb4bQ6T5R-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russia eyes 'whitelist' of approved VPNs to stop internet blocks harming businesses ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The State Duma proposes to create a list of "white VPNs" permitted in Russia to minimize 'inconveniences' caused by the authorities' quest to 'reduce VPN usage.' Here's all we know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcRSDQuJZS7Ri3PRF8UExf-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2025 was the worst year on record for internet shutdowns as censors move to more targeted blocks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Access Now's latest report on internet shutdowns reveals that 2025 was the worst year on record for digital freedom. With VPNs and satellite internet increasingly under fire, we recap the year’s biggest threats and look at what’s next for global connectivity. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:02:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g85F9mT4n58wAm8L9XHjkT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Moscow chokes international internet bandwidth in latest attack on Russian VPN users ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Russia’s fight against digital privacy escalates as internet providers agree to freeze the expansion of cross-border channels into Europe. By capping international bandwidth, authorities aim to force telecom operators to either filter VPN traffic or hike prices, making it harder for citizens to bypass state censorship. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:39:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/85kAnS2rcuxwyaibPRC4Ze-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The end of encrypted DMs? Why Instagram is rolling back its biggest security feature ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your Instagram DMs are about to become a lot less private ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ samuel.woodhams@futurenet.com (Samuel Woodhams) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Samuel Woodhams ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6tpjfeoXjA8gSiFuf6Eaee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Detect, block, evade: how to survive Russia’s VPN crackdown ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Starting from April 15, Russian online service providers are required to actively prevent VPN use. But some workarounds may remain. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:26:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8UGPuf8G5qYJTmRHnqW9DH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Press freedom group asks US lawmakers for transparency over alleged VPN surveillance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Press freedom advocates are demanding urgent answers from US lawmakers after revelations that using a VPN might strip American citizens of their constitutional rights. Here's why the Freedom of the Press Foundation wants immediate limits on warrantless spy powers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7UQfFhgHJUCweTRmV54ky7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windscribe drops crucial VPN update to bypass strict internet blocks in Iran, Russia, China ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're struggling to stay connected in heavily restricted countries like Iran, Russia, or China, Windscribe's latest mobile app updates might be exactly what you need. Here's how the provider is fighting back against the censors. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8bKsBdxxPTMJHQN47iqW9b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A social media ban is still on the cards for the UK, but Australia’s landmark ruling is failing — here’s how teenagers are still using TikTok and Instagram ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Research shows that Australia's social media ban isn't as effective as anticipated, but that's not stopping the UK. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:19:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rowan.davies@futurenet.com (Rowan Davies) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rowan Davies ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sXds7FpNQP5ZyRaxFxEJKa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Telegram CEO urges Russians to 'stock up' on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With Telegram connectivity in Russia dropping to just 5% last Friday, Pavel Durov has announced a major upgrade to the app's anti-censorship protocols. However, reliable VPNs remain a vital lifeline for users. Here's everything we know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:31:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gid62tjzbYqXM9izPS7job-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Meet Dausos, Surfshark's 'paradise' VPN protocol that seeks to raise the bar for speed and security  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Surfshark has launched its own bespoke VPN protocol, Dausos, which promises to deliver up to 30% faster speeds and improved security. Here's all you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Silvia Iacovcich ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Be2biKBJvmWNyid55bUKKY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beyond no-log: Tor looks into seizure-proof servers that forget your data ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Tor Project is working with relay operators to develop "stateless" servers that run entirely in RAM. By forgetting all data upon reboot, these self-wiping relays will protect users and node operators from hardware seizures. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hySqAcuSrjahcQDLNXaEwi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russian censors target Google in VPN takedown push ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As Russia doubles down against VPN usage, Google seems to be resisting removal requests so far, despite a popular app, ZoogVPN, having reportedly been removed from Google Play. Here's all we know. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uc3ATHMszjrAEZXFF8yXgg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft's baffling account ban blocks security patches for Windscribe, WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Without the ability to sign kernel-level drivers, millions of people using these privacy tools could be left waiting for critical security fixes. Microsoft has now publicly acknowledged the issue, stating it is actively working to reinstate the accounts. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MicneSu3sxtm9UVf8k3vYS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I took the UK's online safety survey — here are the red flags every privacy advocate should know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The UK wants to hear what citizens have to say about plans to improve children's online safety. However, the survey, seems to be pushing respondents in one direction. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:51:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4SU3y9aN8ygfmkhCWjNi3K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russia's major internet services instructed on how to detect VPNs — but there may be some workarounds  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In his guidelines, Russia's Ministry of Digital Development highlighted some limitations in VPN detection, which could also help residents navigate the crackdown. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:13:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:36:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBwsgHqTHVWtcKRR2Wktn8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Iraq Telegram ban triggers 1,200% VPN surge — but experts issue a stark security warning ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/iraq-telegram-ban-triggers-1-200-percent-vpn-surge-but-security-experts-issue-a-stark-security-warning</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A government block on Telegram in Iraq has triggered a massive 1,200% surge in Proton VPN sign-ups as citizens look for workarounds. The company now warns residents against downloading sketchy apps that could put their data in danger. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:16:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:17:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zcpy2igVUaP9YqtCiCVXaE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NordVPN’s new free tool reveals exactly what the internet knows about your location ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ever wondered what location data you're giving away online? NordVPN has just launched 'My Location', a free browser-based tool that shows the difference between your real-world physical location and your virtual IP address. Here is how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Services]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E7iYpzVyrPA6r4bcJQeGZZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Switch to MAX, by any means necessary' — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/switch-to-max-by-any-means-necessary-inside-russias-great-internet-crackdown</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin is now pushing citizens to the state-controlled MAX by further targeting VPN usage. But the disconnect over the Telegram shutdown could be the needed turning point. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:10:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fXc5c2Q4cUsGEc7bh9VDj4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Looking for a job? It could be a scam — NordVPN uncovers phishing campaign impersonating top brands' recruiters ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cybercriminals are impersonating top brands like Meta, Disney, and Spotify in a highly sophisticated new phishing campaign designed to hijack your Facebook account. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:02:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ww3YL3NdsxthAHvm7Y8928-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russian iPhone users lose Apple ID payments as Kremlin escalates VPN crackdown ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:39:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ibhqidb7CZhAzCmioumS3b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Iran’s internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink and VPNs — this tech could be the solution ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/irans-internet-shutdown-proves-we-need-to-go-beyond-starlink-and-vpns-this-could-this-be-the-solution</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Direct-to-Cell (D2C) has the technical power to be the solution to today's internet shutdowns. Digital rights groups, Access Now and WITNESS, are now calling on software developers and lawmakers to ensure this happens. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpW9KtZSnVQtmgnPExTXED-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Russia moves to 'reduce VPN usage' with new blocking, fines and fees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As residents flock to VPNs to keep using Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Digital Development announced new plans to curb VPN use. Here's all we know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:57:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8UGPuf8G5qYJTmRHnqW9DH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mullvad Browser's testers now get access to updates every four weeks, also on Linux ARM devices ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mullvad Browser’s testers get faster access to updates as the interface has just transitioned to the Firefox Rapid channel. Here's all you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Silvia Iacovcich ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jbrPWoV5XhweAV9ZAwHwH3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Apple removes custom VPN clients from Russian App Store amid Telegram crackdown ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After blocking Telegram, Russian authorities are now restricting access to custom proxy and VPN apps on Apple's App Store. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dqC33kMG3bmthYaHviafPN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ VPN interest surges in Indonesia as under-16 social media ban takes effect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ VPN searches have skyrocketed in Indonesia following the enforcement of a strict under-16 social media ban, as users seek ways to protect their privacy amidst new age-verification mandates. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ji5q5LEbkXwmbhvpgHgPqK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are American VPN users at risk of 'warrantless' government surveillance? Lawmakers now demand answers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Six Democrats sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence seeking clarity on whether using a commercial VPN could strip citizens of their privacy rights by exposing them to foreign surveillance laws. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VJfRRc5PNitHgWHoACUCf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As 4chan mocks UK regulators, will Ofcom turn to its 'last resort'? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With fines being ignored, Ofcom may turn to website blocks ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ samuel.woodhams@futurenet.com (Samuel Woodhams) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Samuel Woodhams ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oXsoq6N8ueksnQSGwfLKam-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How a TechRadar investigation pushed Surfshark to overhaul its data collection ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Surfshark has stopped logging your malware-related data. That's a major win for people's privacy — here's how TechRadar helped make it happen. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i8zhkJKdgFso7HtCzMowC9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The price of transparency: What Surfshark's data request reveals about its collection policies ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When we presented Surfshark with a Data Subject Access Request, the provider was quick to fulfill its GDPR obligations, but the amount of data held on us was alarming ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Be2biKBJvmWNyid55bUKKY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Exclusive: I asked 10 VPNs for my personal data — only one lived up to our expectations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Under GDPR and similar privacy regulations, VPN providers are legally required to share the data they hold on you when asked. I decided to put this basic data right to the test. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ANULR5faMGiP35HyRxMTob-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ VPN logging: what data does your VPN need to collect? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ VPNs are supposed to keep your data safe, but what data do they need to achieve this? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Gill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YHA3N67KWbgXVukjj4dpy6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Amnezia VPN drops new AmneziaWG 2.0 protocol as censorship tactics grow smarter ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amnezia VPN’s new protocol, AmneziaWG 2.0, aims to secure internet access in heavily censored regions by hiding VPN traffic in plain sight. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Gill ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3zapNGdTqaWp2V5v3pRfkY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The UK doesn't want to force you to have a digital ID — but a 'trust me bro' approach won't make the cut ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new voluntary approach to UK digital IDs is a welcome change. But is it enough to ensure our most sensitive data remains private, secured, and free from abuse? The government wants to hear your say. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:20:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zA5i9upKtgujRKbmMkoakX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Problems with your Android VPN? Proton VPN warns it's Google's fault ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your Android VPN suddenly stopped working, you're not alone. Proton VPN has called out Google over a seven-month-old Android 16 bug that breaks internet connections after an app update, leaving users exposed and frustrated. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:11:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rene Millman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/De6HMXQy8UW49U2VR97BUN-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NordVPN’s new tool helps you spot online scams — and it’s free for everyone ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While for subscribers the roll-out enriches the Threat Protection Pro suite, anyone can use NordVPN's new scam checker tool without spending a penny. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Silvia Iacovcich ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E7iYpzVyrPA6r4bcJQeGZZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Investigation: UK spends millions on VPNs as government weighs ban for children ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ MPs, local councils and government regulators including Ofcom and Ofsted continue to invest in VPN technology despite increasing political scrutiny ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ samuel.woodhams@futurenet.com (Samuel Woodhams) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Samuel Woodhams ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a22H6Av23NFoUpKSA3h73f-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ExpressVPN uncovers 3.7 million items of leaked AI chatbot data. A reminder of how vital encryption is ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Data from AI-powered chatbots may expose more than you think, according to a recent study by ExpressVPN. Here's all you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:39:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Silvia Iacovcich ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TWkP7ZurZMY6uepDxsK6Ha-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Telegram shutdown begins in Russia — here's everything we know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Russian Telegram users have been reporting struggles to use the app since the weekend, ahead of the full blockage expected in April. VPNs seem to be working — but this may soon change. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:40:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mUzzd4wKBe3GbhmjGsGM6L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[On the left, the Telegram logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard. On the right, A Russian flag featuring Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to celebrate Putin&#039;s victory at the central Manezhnaya Square just outside the Kremlin in Moscow, March 5, 2012.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[On the left, the Telegram logo appears on the screen of a smartphone that rests on top of a laptop keyboard. On the right, A Russian flag featuring Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to celebrate Putin&#039;s victory at the central Manezhnaya Square just outside the Kremlin in Moscow, March 5, 2012.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ VPN interest spikes in Brazil as mandatory age verification law takes effect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Brazil’s new Digital ECA law requires online providers to implement strict age verification. A massive surge in VPN usage suggests citizens are turning to encryption to protect their privacy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:55:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[VPN Privacy &amp; Security]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chiara Castro ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vxQTqr9t9kyVQu65uyyuYT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Supporters of Brazilian President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro react during the vote count of the legislative and presidential election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 2, 2022.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Supporters of Brazilian President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro react during the vote count of the legislative and presidential election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 2, 2022.]]></media:text>
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