VPN Privacy & Security
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Twitch introduces facial age scans in the UK despite privacy concerns
By Monica J. White published
Twitch now requires UK users to complete a facial age scan to access mature content. This raises privacy concerns and triggers another surge in VPN interest.

Forget Beijing, it’s US shopping apps that are sucking up your privacy − and Amazon is the most data-hungry
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Surfshark's latest research warns that US apps are outstripping Chinese apps in data collection. Here's all you need to know.

Malicious free VPN extension makes a comeback
By Chiara Castro published
Free Unlimited VPN is back and even more dangerous, researchers warn

Looking to navigate the Middle East’s internet restrictions? This VPN is what you need
By Chiara Castro published
Proton VPN is the perfect tool for navigating strict internet restrictions, and signing up to its premium plans has never been more convenient.

Online scams skyrocket before Black Friday – NordVPN warns what shoppers should watch out for
By Mark Gill published
Ready for Black Friday? NordVPN warns against an increase in fake shops and online scams. Here's all you need to know.

Chat Control "brings high risks to society" say privacy experts
By Chiara Castro published
While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society without clear benefits for children."

NordVPN takes on phone scammers with new call protection feature for the UK and Canada
By Rene Millman published
After the US, NordVPN's call protection feature lands on Android in the UK and Canada, too, to help users dodge dangerous phone scams.

Over 60 organizations call on governments worldwide to protect encryption
By Monica J. White published
The VPN Trust Initiative joins 60+ groups warning governments that weakening encryption threatens global security and the digital economy.

Windscribe's entire VPN network gets a next-gen speed and stability boost
By Rene Millman published
It's a huge day for Windscribe users as "FreshScribe," a year-long project to overhaul its entire server network, is now live for everyone.

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.
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