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Proton VPN reveals Black Friday sales are directly paying for server expansion
By Rene Millman published
Ever wonder where your VPN subscription money goes? Proton has just confirmed its early Black Friday sales are already being funneled into expanding its server infrastructure for all users.

Dodgy streaming boxes can be a fatal blow to your privacy − here’s how
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Calling a dodgy box ‘a bargain’? You haven’t reckoned with hidden costs, including data harvesting and criminal penalties, warns Surfshark.

Global internet freedoms deteriorated (again) in 2025 - Germany, Georgia & US lost ground
By Chiara Castro published
According to Freedom House, the internet is more controlled and manipulated than ever before. And democracies aren't immune.

Apple's Digital ID sparks privacy concerns
By Chiara Castro published
Apple launches a new Digital ID tool, but the feature doesn't convince privacy purists.

"This is a political deception" − New Chat Control convinces lawmakers, but not privacy experts yet
By Chiara Castro last updated
The EU Council seems to agree to the new CSAM scanning compromise "without further changes." Here's all we know.

From age verification to weakening encryption: 2025 saw a decline in online anonymity everywhere
By Chiara Castro published
Internet freedoms have worsened for the 15th consecutive year, according to Freedom House's new report. And VPNs are increasingly a target.

Pakistan restarts VPN licensing in fresh bid to control online space
By Rene Millman published
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has authorized five companies to offer "lawful" VPN services, raising fresh concerns about user privacy and internet freedom in the country.

Age verification lands in Italy − here’s how it affects VPN users
By Chiara Castro last updated
Italy is set to enforce mandatory age checks starting November 12 on AGCOM's listed websites displaying adult-only content. Here's all you need to know − whether you use a VPN or not.
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