Sebastian Schaub

Sebastian Schaub

Sebastian is the founder of hide.me VPN and he has been working in the internet security industry for over a decade. He started hide.me VPN to make internet security and privacy accessible to everybody.

Articles by: Sebastian Schaub

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What happened to the idea of a free internet?

By Sebastian Schaub published

For the average person under thirty, this epoch is all they’ve known. But for those of us who can remember life before the Net, it’s clear to see how much has changed in three decades.

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Why China really wants to boost VPN services

By Sebastian Schaub published

Is this a change of heart from the notoriously anti-VPN regime in Beijing?

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Will the UK Online Safety Bill deliver a second class internet?

By Sebastian Schaub published

Sebastian Schaub, CEO of hide.me VPN discusses the ramifications of the UK Online Safety Bill.

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8 things to consider before buying a VPN

By Sebastian Schaub last updated

Be careful about who you put your trust in when it comes to privacy

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VPNs and the fight against government censorship

By Sebastian Schaub published

VPN services offer a pathway for ordinary citizens to combat the daily assaults to their right of free speech and privacy.

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Trackers matter: How the online services you use are tracking your every move

By Sebastian Schaub published

As the use of trackers increases, it’s more important than ever for users to take steps to protect their privacy and identity online.

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What's up with WhatsApp’s cyberstalking problem?

By Sebastian Schaub published

Cyberstalking is the specific use of electronics spy on another person.

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Belarus protests: VPNs prove their worth once again

By Sebastian Schaub published

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) give users their rights back by allowing them to bypass any restrictions on social media.

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VPNs - the industry doesn’t deserve its recent bad press

By Sebastian Schaub published

Amidst all the recent negative press, it’s important to remember what VPNs are designed for - giving power back to the people.

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Iran highlights how governments continue to use Internet freedom as a weapon

By Sebastian Schaub published

VPNs give users their right back by allowing them to bypass restrictions and protect their digital privacy.

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India’s restrictive VPN law should be a warning to us all

By Sebastian Schaub published

The situation in India is just another example of those in power trying to use VPNs as a scapegoat whilst removing freedom of choice for their citizens.

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If you care about your privacy, choose an independent VPN

By Sebastian Schaub published

Sebastian Schaub, CEO and founder of hide.me discusses privacy issues and VPN services.

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Why you should avoid VPNs that use trackers in their apps

By Sebastian Schaub published

Protocols and encryption methods touted by VPN companies aren't the full story when it comes to your privacy when using a VPN.

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VPN abuse needs to be stamped out

By Sebastian Schaub published

Opinion Any technology can be used in ways its creators did not intend.

Considering a Chinese-owned VPN? Do your homework

By Sebastian Schaub published

Factors to take into account when considering a Chinese-owned VPN.

Ethics and VPN: the industry needs to aim higher

By Sebastian Schaub last updated

VPN companies must hold themselves to very ethical standards if they expect to gain consumer trust.

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Questions you should ask about VPN

By Sebastian Schaub published

So your VPN has been audited, but what are the real questions you should be asking?

Anything to hide? Why your VPN provider should be audited

By Sebastian Schaub published

Independent audits allow VPN providers to back up their no log claims with proof.

Article 13: has the EU killed the open internet?

By Sebastian Schaub published

Hide.me's Sebastian Schuab explains why the public is up in arms over the Directive on Copyright's Article 13.

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The blocking of VPNs in India and China spells trouble for our internet freedom

By Sebastian Schaub published

Hide.me's Sebastian Schaub explains why some countries are blocking access to VPNs in an effort to censor the internet.

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