VPN Privacy & Security
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VPN services may soon become a new target of EU lawmakers after being deemed a "key challenge"
By Chiara Castro published
The EU is considering solutions to ensure lawful data access by design. Yet, privacy experts and security tech providers are worried.

Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland – here's what you need to know
By Chiara Castro published
An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to undermine their privacy and security framework. NymVPN, Proton, and Threema are fighting back.

Cyber threats are evolving everywhere – and "prevention alone is insufficient," says NordVPN CTO
By Chiara Castro published
NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis isn't alone in concerns surrounding the evolving landscape of cyber threats

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.
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