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Press freedom group asks US lawmakers for transparency over alleged VPN surveillance
By Rene Millman published
The Freedom of the Press Foundation has warned that millions of Americans risk being swept up in foreign intelligence nets simply for protecting their privacy

Over 80% of Europeans don’t trust US and Chinese businesses to handle their data
By Benedict Collins published
Distrust of US and Chinese companies may have reached an all-time high, and Europeans want homegrown alternatives.

Using a VPN may turn Americans into targets of 'warrantless' surveillance, lawmakers warn
By Rene Millman published
Six Democrats are seeking clarity on whether using a commercial VPN could strip citizens of their privacy rights

Surfshark boosts its ultimate security bundle with $1 million identity theft protection
By Rene Millman published
The new feature is included at no extra cost in the Surfshark One+ bundle, but for US users only

Australia’s age verification rules: Is a VPN ban on the horizon?
By Chiara Castro last updated
Australians are turning to VPNs as a way to maintain online privacy following the rollout of strict new age-gating laws.

The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification
By Chiara Castro published
The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake.

FBI says its investigating claims its systems were compromised - wire taps and search warrants apparently hijacked
By Sead Fadilpašić published
FBI is unsurprisingly staying quiet on specific details, but it could be the work of a Chinese hacking group.

Iran state media claims strikes on AWS data centers were deliberate, due to its support for US
By Craig Hale last updated
Iran state media says the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps deliberately targeted Amazon's data centers in the region, but we haven't been able to verify.

'A liability trap' — NordVPN slams Utah age verification law targeting VPN users
By Chiara Castro published
Utah lawmakers are a step closer to enforcing a new age verification law that NordVPN warns could "punish all VPN users globally." Here's everything you need to know about the controversial bill.
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