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Cloudflare wants to fix Spain’s blocking of illegal football streams ahead of next LaLiga season
By Chiara Castro published
La Liga and Telefonica's IP blocking orders continue to create problems – and Cloudflare has brought its case in front of Spain's Higher Court

WhatsApp ads are here – but can you trust that your messages will stay private?
By Chiara Castro last updated
Meta is introducing WhatsApp ads on a rolling basis. Privacy experts have raise the alarm regarding the future of the service, despite WhatsApp's assurance that end-to-end encryption remains.

Iranians asked to delete WhatsApp as internet restrictions intensify
By Chiara Castro published
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VPN demand skyrockets in Iran amid new internet restrictions across the country
By Chiara Castro published
Latest statistics show a daily increase of up more than 700% since June 13, 2025, despite reports of VPN throttling.

Europol doesn't only want an encryption backdoor, but also your metadata
By Chiara Castro published
Europol’s 2025 Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) indicates E2EE apps as an obstacle to investigations and calls for better rules on metadata collection and tracking.

These free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores
By Chiara Castro published
New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit

To pay or not to pay? Nearly 1 in 4 TechRadar readers say they use free VPNs despite the risks
By Chiara Castro published
Not all VPNs are made the same, especially free services. Here's all you need to know to choose the best app.

"A war against online anonymity" – why Switzerland wants to change its surveillance law and what's at stake
By Chiara Castro published
The push to change Swiss surveillance law divides experts on the need to protect online anonymity. But, can we really have privacy on the internet without it?
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