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The perception of lifetime VPN deals has changed, but are they really just "a true Ponzi scheme"?
By Chiara Castro published
While some VPN providers keep offering lifetime VPN subscriptions, beware, lifetime doesn't often last forever. Here's all you need to know.

"A clear escalation in Russia’s crackdown on digital privacy tools" – experts warn against recent VPN disappearances in Russia
By Chiara Castro published
The VPN Guild is calling for international advocacy to hold tech platforms accountable

Samsung and Xiaomi remove AdGuard VPN from Russian app stores – here’s what we know so far
By Chiara Castro last updated
Samsung and Xiaomi join the list of Big Tech giants facilitating Russia's censorship, killing the AdGuard VPN app from their official app stores in the country.

"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law
By Chiara Castro published
An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data, undermining their privacy and security framework.

VPNSecure's new owner cancels lifetime subscriptions – and Reddit has gone wild
By Chiara Castro published
All VPNSecure lifetime deal accounts have been deactivated as of April 28, 2025, kicking off an online backlash among old customers. Here's what we know so far.

"A win for privacy" – Florida rejects the encryption backdoor law for social media
By Chiara Castro published
Florida bill to create mandatory encryption backdoors in the name of children's safety fails to become law. Here's all you need to know.

India ordered X to block 8,000 accounts – here's what we know so far
By Chiara Castro published
International news organizations and prominent X users are among the targets of Indian blocking requests, while the conflict with neighboring Pakistan flares up.

“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
By Chiara Castro last updated
"We will lower prices for users by up to 30%," said Proton's CEO
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