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Proton CEO warns global age verification push will mean "the death of anonymity online"
By Rene Millman published
Protecting children online is crucial, but forcing every user to hand over their ID is a privacy nightmare waiting to happen, according to the head of the Swiss privacy firm

Russia's major internet services instructed on how to detect VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
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.

2025 was the worst year on record for internet shutdowns as censors move to more targeted blocks
By Chiara Castro published
Governments are doubling down on efforts to block VPNs and satellite internet connections

Moscow chokes international internet bandwidth in latest attack on Russian VPN users
By Rene Millman published
Around 20 major telecom companies agree to halt the expansion of cross-border communication lines

The end of encrypted DMs? Why Instagram is rolling back its biggest security feature
By Samuel Woodhams published
Your Instagram DMs are about to become a lot less private

Detect, block, evade: how to survive Russia’s VPN crackdown
By Chiara Castro published
Starting from April 15, Russian online service providers are required to actively prevent VPN use. But some workarounds may remain.

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

Windscribe drops crucial VPN update to bypass strict internet blocks in Iran, Russia, China
By Rene Millman published
Both Android and iPhone users can now activate a new "Circumvent Censorship" toggle to bypass aggressive government network blocks

UK still considers social media ban as Australia struggles with enforcement
By Rowan Davies published
Research shows that Australia's social media ban isn't as effective as anticipated, but that's not stopping the UK.

Yandex's analytics tool found in 16 of the most downloaded free VPN apps in Russia — here's what it means for your privacy
By Chiara Castro last updated
While the apps are among the 87 most popular free VPNs in Russia, users aren't limited to the country. RKS Global researchers tells TechRadar the potential risk.
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