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No, VPNs don't guarantee absolute anonymity – but too many users still think they do
By Chiara Castro published
3 in 10 TechRadar readers believe VPNs make you completely anonymous

Themes lands on ExpressVPN mobile apps – with full Dark Mode now available for iOS
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
After Android, Dark Mode finally arrives on iOS as ExpressVPN expands mobile customization.

NordVPN blocks 90% of phishing sites and earns AV-Comparatives certification – again
By Mark Gill published
NordVPN is still the only VPN with certified phishing protection from AV-Comparative, blocking 90% of phishing sites.

"Not just cosmetic changes" – Proton sues Apple over "anti-competitive and illegal" policies
By Chiara Castro published
By joining an existing antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Proton seeks to "permanently end anti-competitive behavior on the App Store."

Surfshark reaffirms its commitment to user privacy in independent audit
By Mark Gill published
Surfshark has aced another audit of its no-logs policy. Here's everything you need to know.

Iran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
As the internet gets restricted, VPN demand has soared across the country since June 13.

Iran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
By Chiara Castro published
Iran-developed application, Bale Messenger was found to lack end-to-end encryption and share users' sensitive data with the app server. Experts warn against their use.

VPNs cannot protect against browser fingerprinting – but this new web browser could be the fix
By Chiara Castro published
Developed by two privacy researchers, Psylo introduces a one-of-a-kind isolated tab system powered by a proxy network.

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.
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