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Proton expands network coverage on its free VPN to 8 worldwide locations
By Joe Chivers published
Proton VPN Free's coverage gets bigger, with Norwegian and Canadian servers the latest addition. Users still cannot choose the server, but the service automatically connects to the fastest available.

“Europe’s digital sovereignty at stake” – Europe's privacy-first tech unites against Chat Control
By Chiara Castro published
A week ahead of a crucial meeting, over 40 firms are urging lawmakers that digital sovereignty cannot be achieved if Europe undermines the security and integrity of its businesses.

Chat Control is "like a malware on your device" – Signal slams the EU proposal to scan your private chats
By Chiara Castro published
Signa said it could leave Europe instead of weakening encryption if the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) proposal were to pass.

NordVPN’s new tool protects you from the 'session hijacking' vulnerability you never knew you had
By Silvia Iacovcich published
NordVPN has released a new hijacked session alert feature within its Threat Protection Pro to combat increasing session hijacking threats.

How to choose an age verification VPN
By Zoran Danilovic published
With age verification laws rolling out worldwide, lots of people are turning to VPNs to boost their online privacy. Here's how to pick a trustworthy VPN.

ID, please – inside the age verification "mess" splintering the US internet
By Chiara Castro last updated
After the UK, age verification laws are changing the internet in the US. Here's all you need to know.

Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help
By Chiara Castro published
Taliban authorities cut internet connections to "prevent immorality," impacting "every aspect of people’s rights and lives," warn experts. Here's what's at stake.

Mandatory age verification lands in Ohio – here’s all you need to know
By Chiara Castro last updated
Ohio joins over 20 US states in enforcing some form of mandatory age verification requirements. Critics keep warning against the impact on people's privacy.

FC26: Gamers misused VPNs and got seriously rich on FUT coins – you'd better hope you're not playing them soon
By Chiara Castro published
A glitch in Indonesia pricing enabled VPN users to buy FC points at a fraction of the price. Here's all we know.

The UK wants mandatory digital ID – but over one million Brits are demanding to scrap the plan over privacy concerns
By Chiara Castro published
The petition to scrap the plan to introduce mandatory digital ID cards has garnered over one million signatures so far, as critics warn of "mass surveillance" risks.
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