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Russian restrictions have been blocking access to Telegram and WhatsApp for months – here's what we know
By Joe Chivers last updated
VPN services have been a key tool for Russians trying to avoid state surveillance in the latest clampdown

Italy joins UK, France with mandatory age checks on adult websites
By Samuel Woodhams published
Age verification will be introduced on November 12

Amazon declares war on 'dodgy Fire Sticks' – not even VPNs will be able to beat the block!
By Rene Millman published
Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming. A new, worldwide block will disable "dodgy" apps on Fire TV devices, and because of how it works, not even a VPN can get around it.

Nearly 58 billion personal data points have been leaked online since 2004, new study reveals
By Rene Millman published
A new report has revealed the incredible scale of data breaches over the last 20 years

The age verification effect: adult site traffic plummets, VPN use soars
By Samuel Woodhams published
Age checks force privacy-focused Brits to find potentially risky workarounds

China ranks last in VPN adoption globally - but it may all be smoke and mirrors
By Silvia Iacovcich published
New research on VPN adoption reveals that China ranks last, but only in terms of downloads from Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Encryption is under attack – but it's "vital for law enforcement," says former US investigator
By Chiara Castro published
During a discussion at an event for Global Encryption Day 2025, a former investigator joined technologists and activists in the call to protect encryption.

Widespread internet shutdown reported in Tanzania during general election – here's everything we know
By Rene Millman published
The nation has plunged into an information blackout, leaving citizens and observers in the dark
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