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“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival
Russia's new WhatsApp rival must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia starting from September 1, 2025, but security researchers found "excessive tracking" abilities.
EU rejects claims of censorship targeting US tech giants – but Trump threatens sanctions
The Digital Services Act seeks to create a safer online environment, said the EU. Yet, according to US officials, it limits free speech and unfairly targets American tech firms.
Digital ID wallets: a secure solution to age verification or another privacy disaster?
Age verification is coming everywhere on the internet. ID wallets could be the secure and private solution we need, but only if built properly.
Russia's WhatsApp rival to be pre-installed on new smartphones and tablets from September – here's what we know
While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.
International VPN Day: a privacy solution or "a loophole that needs closing" – here's what's at stake
August 19 marks International VPN Day, 24 hours dedicated to raising awareness on the crucial role of VPNs. Yet their usage has never been at greater risk in a democratic country like the UK.
The Online Safety Act isn't just about age verification – end-to-end encryption is also at risk
Mandatory scanning of our private chats might be coming next as the Online Safety Bill gets fully enforced. Here's all you need to know.
Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams
The Paris Judicial Court rejects "the grounds of inadmissibility" raised by all VPN providers to contest the blocking orders, even dismissing ExpressVPN's referral to the EU Court.
"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks
Brits now need to prove they're over 18 to access adult-only or harmful content online, and a potential privacy and security nightmare may be only one of the downsides.
Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire
Accessing pirate streaming sites in the UK just got a lot harder thanks to Cloudflare's country-wide block. This goes beyond ISP-level blocks, so switching to a VPN may not yield any results.
