VPN firm warns against encryption backdoor in new ad
“The only way to stop data from ending up in the wrong hands is by not collecting it in the first place.” This is the claim included in an ad…
After TikTok, Venezuela blocks VPN websites
Venezuela has reportedly blocked over 20 websites of some of the best VPN providers in the country. These online restrictions came a day after President Maduro ordered a ban on…
Pakistan telecom authority blames VPN usage for slow internet speeds
A surge in VPN usage is the cause of slow internet speeds in Pakistan, with each megabyte of data routed via these services costing approximately $1 to the country’s economy.…
Venezuela restricts TikTok – leaving citizens turning to VPNs
Update: On January 9, 2025, Proton confirmed that the spike in VPN usage went from +350% to +1600%. We updated the article accordingly. People in Venezuela have increasingly turned to…
Myanmar enforces new cybersecurity law – and VPN usage is the main target
Up to six months in prison and fines of up to 2 million kyats (almost $1,000). This is what people in Myanmar now risk for using a VPN service without…
WhatsApp has fixed its “View once” feature – but has left more of your data at risk
WhatsApp appears to have fixed issues with its “View Once” privacy feature that previously let users bypass the protection. First introduced in 2021, WhatsApp’s View Once allows you to send…
You could soon need a VPN to use TikTok in the US
Americans could soon need one of the best VPN apps to keep using TikTok. A US TikTok ban now looks more probable than ever following the decision made by the…
Black Friday coupon scams are on the rise: here’s how to avoid dodgy discount codes this sale season
We’re heading right into the Black Friday sales season, with major online retailer Amazon already kicking off seasonal deals, but with such a savings blitz on the horizon, be wary…
Half of Americans want the internet to forget about them – but they don’t know how
More and more people want the internet to forget about them. This sentiment is especially strong in the US where almost half of internet users would like to be removed…