VPN Privacy & Security
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Encryption backdoors: privacy can be misused, "but the cost of a world without is so much higher"
By Chiara Castro published
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Turkey's social media ban has been lifted, but VPN usage is still high
By Chiara Castro published
Proton VPN recorded a spike of +1100% starting from March 19

A new wave of blocks in Russia targets VPN apps and Cloudflare subnets
By Chiara Castro published
Google received at least 47 VPN removal request orders at the same time that Cloudflare subnets were also temorarily blocked. Here's what we know so far.

What does your IP address reveal about you?
By Zoran Danilovic published
Ever wondered if your IP address can be used to identify you? The answer is, well, kind of – but not on its own. Here's everything you need to know.

How to check if your VPN is working
By Zoran Danilovic published
VPNs are handy privacy-boosting tools – but things can and do go wrong. Here's how to check that your VPN is working as it should.

Is using a VPN while gaming cheating? 5 myths you shouldn't believe about gaming with a VPN
By Sam Dawson published
Gaming VPNs take your online play (and digital privacy) to the next level – but there are a few enduring myths that can put folks off. Let's debunk them.

Why am I suddenly getting so many spam emails?
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
Snowed under with spam emails? Here's everything you need to know about why your inbox is filling up – and how to stop it.

Cover your tracks: the risk of sending unencrypted files
By Sam Dawson published
Sending unencrypted files is, in short, a privacy nightmare waiting to happen. Here's everything you need to know.
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