Category: vpn
Themes lands on ExpressVPN mobile apps – with full Dark Mode now available for iOS
ExpressVPN adds a new “Themes” feature to its mobile apps for visual customization Dark Mode is now available to all iOS users for the first time The update follows May’s major revamp of ExpressVPN’s mobile apps ExpressVPN has unveiled a new Themes feature for its mobile apps to give users…
Read MoreIran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
Iran officials are reportedly discouraging citizens from using popular free VPN apps VPN demand has soared among Iranians since June 13, 2025, when recent internet restrictions began Internet connectivity has also reportedly been low across the country since June 18 As people in Iran search for ways to stay connected,…
Read MoreIran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
Iranian authorities are pushing citizens to use a domestic messaging app to communicate with their families outside the country A security audit found Bale Messenger wasn’t safe; it lacks E2EE protection and shares sensitive users data with the app server Iran has been experiencing a near-total internet blackout since June…
Read MoreThese free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores
New research found that Apple and Google keep offering VPN apps without revealing their Chinese ownership At least five may have ties with a Shanghai-based firm believed to have links with the Chinese military Experts first uncovered this threat in April 2025 At least 17 China-linked free VPN apps may…
Read MoreFrom security to performance – NordVPN scores all positive results on new independent audit
NordVPN has scored all positive results on a new independent audit West Coast Labs put the VPN’s reliability, speed, and security across key categories to the test NordVPN regularly undergoes security independent audits, with the latest occurring between June and August 2024 A new independent audit confirmed NordVPN as one…
Read More“Unnecessary and disproportionate” – Experts slam 2-month VPN ban enforced in India
Doda, a district in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region, issued a 2-month VPN ban over national security concerns The ban was enforced on May 2, 2025, with some VPN users reportedly detained after that date Experts are warning against the attack on people’s digital rights, while questioning the legality of…
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