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"I have never seen such a thing in my life" – Iran completely shuts down the internet amid protests, Starlink also affected
By Chiara Castro published
Iranians have been offline for over 12 hours, with broadband, mobile and Starlink services affected.

VPN users under siege in Jammu and Kashmir as authorities issue a 2-month ban – here's what we know
By Chiara Castro published
People in Jammu and Kashmir are being prosecuted for using unauthorized VPNs. Authorities said the VPN ban is needed for online security, but digital rights experts are concerned.

US withdraws from internet freedom bodies it deems "wasteful, ineffective and harmful"
By Samuel Woodhams published
President Trump signed the executive order on Wednesday

AI, age verification and censorship: how the VPN industry tackled 2025's biggest issues – and what it plans to do next
By Rob Dunne published
2025 was a "turning point" that proved challenging for even the top VPNs

Pakistan begins blocking unregistered VPN apps – and this popular service is among the casualties
By Chiara Castro published
Proton confirms its apps have been blocked since December 22. Here's what you can do to evade restrictions.

New Virginia teen safety law sparks privacy debate and fresh legal challenges
By Rene Millman published
The amendment to the VCDPA places strict limits on data collection and usage hours for minors, but privacy advocates warn that age verification could put data at risk.

2025 Digital rights review: Spyware, AI war & EU regulations
By Samuel Woodhams published
We spoke to the digital rights organization Access Now about the most significant developments of the past 12 months. Here's what they said.

Beyond VPN protection – how NordVPN changed in 2025, and what’s in store for 2026
By Chiara Castro published
From post-quantum encryption to censorship unblocking and scam protection, next year NordVPN is set to finish the work started in 2025. Here's all you need to know.
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