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Mullvad never joins Black Friday sales – here's why

By Chiara Castro last updated

While the web is packed with Black Friday VPN deals, Mullvad comes with a one-flat monthly rate that stays the same all year around.

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Black Friday Shopping Safety

Does a VPN really help your Black Friday shop?

By Chiara Castro published

Here are four ways why a VPN – which is currently a bargain to buy –will make your Black Friday experience smoother and more secure.

Cyber Security
An iPhone on a red and orange background showing a scam phishing email for Apple ID.

Your Apple ID is not suspended – how to avoid the latest dangerous phishing scam

By Christian Rowlands published

A new Apple ID phishing scam is a new twist on an old favorite – here's how to avoid it.

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Getting rid of social media anonymity to save democracy? The VPN industry says no

By Chiara Castro last updated

Four VPN providers tell what a democracy without internet anonymity would look like. Here's what could be at stake.

Cyber Security
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6 reasons why you should get a VPN this Black Friday

By Chiara Castro published

If you haven't this versatile security software yet, now it's the best time to get one. Here's all you need to know.

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Data breach

Over 70% of websites share your personal data – even if you don't consent

By Chiara Castro published

A new research found alarming rates of non-compliance of privacy laws in both the US and Europe. Here's what you can do to take back some control.

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A person scanning a QR code on a smartphone

Quishing is the new QR code scam you need to watch out for – here's how to stay safe

By Chris Rowlands published

QR code phishing is getting increasingly sophisticated

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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at the PPG Paints Arena on November 04, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a day before the general election.

What a new Trump mandate could mean for American data privacy rights

By Chiara Castro published

While it's still early to know for certain, many fear that online surveillance could increase, making VPNs and other encrypted services a even more crucial tools for people in the US.

Cyber Security
Session app, website homepage screenshot

Undermining your privacy? Session says no and leaves Australia

By Chiara Castro published

The message is clear – the team at Session isn't willing to compromise users' privacy and landed in Switzerland. Here's what happened.

Cyber Security
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Are online dating and data privacy an incompatible match?

By Chiara Castro published

Mozilla is challenging Bumble, a popular dating app, to do better when it comes to users' privacy. Something is slowly changing, but you still need to do your part to protect your data.

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