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"We want to make some noise" - Advocates are stepping in to defend VPNs, and they need your help
By Chiara Castro published
Fight for the Future is calling everyone worldwide to join the Defend VPNs Day of Action on September 25 and tell their government that banning VPNs cannot be an option.

Proton VPN’s no-logs policy holds up under scrutiny of fourth independent audit
By Mark Gill published
Third-party auditors verify Proton VPN’s no-logs policy again and confirm the provider never collects or stores your data. Here's why it matters.

Mandatory age verification set to land in Arizona, adult content sites to geo-restrict their content
By Chiara Castro last updated
Arizona is only the latest US state to enforce mandatory age checks in a bid to protect children online. Yet, some experts warn of privacy implications.

Forget crypto scams – NordVPN’s new tool helps you keep your funds safe
By Mark Gill published
NordVPN introduces a crypto wallet checker to combat scams. Here's all you need to know.

PureVPN Linux apps found to leak IPv6 traffic and mess with your firewall – here’s how to secure your data
By Chiara Castro published
PureVPN confirmed that it is working to patch these issues by mid-October, while ensuring that no other apps are vulnerable. Here's what you can do about it right now.

Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?
By Chiara Castro published
As the so-called Chat Control has never been closer to become law, the EU Parliament seems to be the only chance left to save encryption in Europe. But, will the new squad live up to that promise?

Surfshark boosts its antivirus offering with a revamped interface and full ARM support
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Surfshark has revamped its antivirus software with a new, refreshed interface and full support for ARM devices, in a major move to boost accessibility and transparency of its premium bundle

"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps
By Chiara Castro published
WhatsApp is set to be the latest victim of Moscow censorship, while government-backed services are forced into new devices.

"Great Firewall in a Box" – How a massive data leak unveiled China's censorship export model
By Mark Gill published
A 500 GB breach uncovers how China is selling its ready-made internet-blocking kits to Pakistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan regimes.

Brits are better than Americans at spotting phishing scams, NordVPN study shows
By Monica J. White published
A new NordVPN survey reveals that most people in the UK know how to spot a phishing website. However, many knowledge areas are still lagging, such as privacy issues related to using AI for work.
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