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'The UK war on VPNs is an embarrassment' – backlash grows over proposed VPN age-checks
By Samuel Woodhams published
Critics are warning against proposals to restrict VPN access — but will the plans actually become law?

Exclusive: This free VPN extension was hijacking CyberGhost's free servers – here's what it means for your privacy
By Chiara Castro published
TechRadar experts discovered that the 'BiuBiu VPN' Chrome extension was misusing CyberGhost’s resources. Here's all we know.

ExpressVPN kills legacy apps – you have time until March 31 to update yours
By Monica J. White published
ExpressVPN says older app versions will stop connecting after March 31, 2026, as part of a major security update. Check your version, update now, and stay protected.

Russia’s battle against VPNs is entering a new phase: Here's what to expect in 2026
By Chiara Castro published
New laws and sophisticated blocking techniques are making VPN use in Russia increasingly difficult. Here's what changed last year and what to expect over the next 12 months.

AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic
By Silvia Iacovcich published
AdGuard VPN's TrustTunnel is already being used across AdGuard VPN apps and is now available to "use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon," said the provider.

UK government targets VPNs in online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban
By Samuel Woodhams published
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises "evidence-led" approach to keeping children safe online

Your smartphone is quietly sharing your data overnight, NordVPN warns – here's how to limit it
By Monica J. White published
Smartphones continue sharing data overnight, often without users realizing it. NordVPN experts explain what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to minimize background tracking.

"Another wave of VPN blocks:" Windscribe records drop in traffic in Russia
By Rene Millman published
Windscribe has recorded a sharp drop in traffic from Russia, signaling a new aggressive wave of internet censorship. Here's all we know.

Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted
By Chiara Castro published
While the internet has been restored in Uganda, access to social media and messaging platforms remains restricted. Proton VPN confirms that usage has now hit "an all-time high."
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