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ExpressVPN uncovers 3.7 million items of leaked AI chatbot data
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Data from AI-powered chatbots may expose more than you think, according to a recent study by ExpressVPN. Here's all you need to know.

EU Parliament said no mass surveillance of your chats — but the Chat Control saga isn't done
By Chiara Castro last updated
The EU Parliament's stance on untargeted scanning and encryption is clear. With the trialogue negotiations for the permanent law ongoing, will the Council and Commission be ready to follow suit?

Telegram shutdown begins in Russia — here's everything we know
By Chiara Castro published
Russian Telegram users have been reporting struggles to use the app since the weekend, ahead of the full blockage expected in April. VPNs seem to be working — but this may soon change.

VPN interest spikes in Brazil as mandatory age verification law takes effect
By Chiara Castro published
Brazil’s new Digital ECA law requires online providers to implement strict age verification. A massive surge in VPN usage suggests citizens are turning to encryption to protect their privacy.

NordVPN and Internews join forces to defend journalists and activists
By Rene Millman published
The VPN giant's privacy tools will be integrated into Internews' global digital safety programming

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.
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