Category: vpn
Using a VPN is “against Islamic law” says Pakistan religious chief
Pakistan’s top religious body has said that using a VPN service to access blocked content goes against Shariah, the Islamic law. The statement from the country’s constitutional body for legal advice on Islamic matters described their responsibility to prevent the “spread of evil”, according to the report from the Associated…
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Two independent audits confirm NordVPN as top tool for blocking malicious sites
Two independent audits officially confirm that NordVPN is way more than just the best VPN app on the market. Experts at AV-TEST, a German cybersecurity testing firm, recently ranked NordVPN‘s newly launched Threat Protection Pro as the top tool for blocking malicious sites. The feature also received the highest rating…
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Has Pakistan begun the crackdown on “unregistered” VPNs?
In what would appear to be the beginning of the implementation of VPN-restricting legislation in Pakistan, many residents have reported issues accessing their VPN services. On Sunday, November 9, 2024, people in Pakistan lamented issues using the best VPN apps. After the initial silence, authorities later confirmed to local publications…
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Proton VPN lands on next-generation Windows devices
VPN support for next-generation Windows computers strengthens as another one of the best VPN apps on the market launches its dedicated app. Today, November 5, 2024, Proton VPN unveiled its native application specially developed for ARM-based devices. Users can expect all the provider’s core functionalities, privacy, and security features natively…
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VPN usage soars in Mauritius amid pre-election social media shutdown
People in Mauritius have been turning en masse to the best VPN apps as authorities have enforced a wide social media shutdown ahead of the general elections. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok all went dark on Friday, November 1, 2024 – internet watchdog NetBlocks could confirm (see tweet below).…
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Apple keeps killing VPN apps upon Russia’s orders – Amnezia VPN is the last victim
The best VPN apps continue to disappear from the Apple App Store in Russia upon government request. Earlier today, October 31, 2024, it was the time for Amenzia VPN, a popular free VPN service developed by Russian digital rights advocacy group Roskomsvoboda. The provider shared the bad news on its…
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