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'Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak:' How Iranians are overcoming unprecedented internet censorship
By Chiara Castro published
Iranians are using tools beyond commercial VPNs to stay connected. And you can help, too.

The Trump administration is building a website to help Europeans evade content bans
By Rene Millman published
The US government is escalating its feud with the EU over free speech by building a dedicated portal that lets users access banned content.

Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars
By Chiara Castro last updated
Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.

'We want to help' — Mullvad VPN offers server support to privacy-first GrapheneOS
By Monica J. White published
A public exchange on X hints at potential European server support for the hardened Android OS

'A spectacularly bad idea' — Digital rights advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to reject VPN ban bill
By Chiara Castro published
Wisconsin's controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are "unworkable."

La Liga wins court order, requiring NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal football streams in Spain — but VPN firms say they have not been notified
By Rene Millman published
La Liga's war on piracy has escalated significantly, with a Spanish court ruling that NordVPN and Proton VPN need to block IP addresses transmitting illegal football streams. Here's all we know.

Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy
By Rene Millman published
Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.

Millions of Iranians could lose access to VPNs 'as of next week' due to lack of US funding
By Chiara Castro published
The Open Technology Fund warns that millions of VPN users in Iran could lose access to the tools as early next week if US agencies don't replenish the group's funds.

UK government may 'age restrict or limit children’s VPN use' following three-month consultation
By Samuel Woodhams last updated
The government is tabling new powers that will allow it to enforce digital safety measures more quickly

Russia is using DNS and DPI to block YouTube, Telegram and WhatsApp while pushing state-controlled MAX as alternative
By Chiara Castro published
Russia has completely blocked access to Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Citizens keep looking for ways around, but VPNs are also being targeted.
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