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Russia’s crackdown on VPNs reaches new heights as internet restrictions intensify
By Chiara Castro published
Moscow has been rocked by a week-long mobile internet outage as authorities announce new plans to restrict Telegram and VPNs.

Russia's state-backed MAX app may know if you are using a VPN to bypass censorship
By Chiara Castro published
Russia's digital rights group, RKS Global, urges removing the MAX app from any device where a VPN is used, warning that other VK-developed apps are likely to include such functionality.

How to tell if your kids are using a VPN - and should you be worried?
By Rob Dunne published
VPNs are becoming a workaround for children navigating age verification laws. So, what can you do to spot if your child is using one, and should you be worried?

VPNs surge in Australia as mandatory age verification for adult content begins
By Chiara Castro last updated
VPN services are gaining traction among people in Australia as new age-gating rules came into effect on Monday, March 9. Here's all you need to know.

Australia 'Swiss cheese-like age verification' may lead to a VPN ban, and digital safety is at risk
By Chiara Castro published
Australia's longest-running digital rights group, Electronic Frontiers Australia, warns that "extraordinary privacy, security, and online safety risks" will arise if access to VPNs is restricted.

Australia’s age verification rules: Is a VPN ban on the horizon?
By Chiara Castro last updated
Australians are turning to VPNs as a way to maintain online privacy following the rollout of strict new age-gating laws.

How to choose an age verification VPN
By Zoran Danilovic last updated
With age verification laws rolling out worldwide, lots of people are turning to VPNs to boost their online privacy. Here's how to pick a trustworthy VPN.

Security researchers found 'critical' flaw in IPVanish Mac VPN app — here's all you need to know
By Rene Millman last updated
A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the IPVanish macOS app allows local attackers to hijack the VPN's background processes, granting them root privileges without the user ever knowing.

The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification
By Chiara Castro published
The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake.
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