Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
Amazon declares war on ‘dodgy Fire Sticks’ – not even VPNs will be able to beat the block!
Amazon is beginning to actively block apps identified as providing access to pirated content The block is being applied at the device level, impacting all Fire TV Sticks globally Since the block is on the device itself, using a VPN will not bypass the restrictions In a significant move to…
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Russian restrictions have been blocking access to Telegram and WhatsApp for months – here’s what we know
A clampdown in Russia has made voice calls on both WhatsApp and Telegram either extremely difficult or impossible, with some regions, particularly in southern Russia, facing harsher restrictions on the apps. Last week, the Russian communication and censorship body Roskomnadzor explained failures experienced by Russian users were due to work…
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Is your data safe? Google’s new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions
Google is now rolling out age verification checks for users on the Play Store. Users may be asked to upload ID, a selfie, or a credit card to prove their age The move comes in response to new state-level legislation in the US Google has begun rolling out age verification…
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“We saw genuine shock on people’s faces” – NordVPN takes on Times Square to debunk Americans’ online security myths
A white and blue billboard, a stage, and two chairs in the middle of Times Square to connect passers-by with three ethical hackers. That’s all NordVPN needed to crash New Yorkers’ misconceptions about online security, starting with a simple question: Are you half-naked online? A handful of minutes was enough…
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Yes, a digital ID could be safe and secure – but the BritCard hasn’t gained my trust
The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chose the crowded room of the 2025 Global Progress Action Summit to officially share with citizens how the government plans to combat illegal immigration. All adults would have to prove their right to work and live in the UK through a mandatory digital ID…
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A Deal with the Devil? Free VPNs still widespread across the UK
12% of British VPN users still rely on free VPN services, according to a report from NordVPN Instead, general VPN awareness has risen sharply to 80% NordVPN warns of the serious potential risks to privacy Millions of Britons are still shockingly choosing free VPNs over a paid service, according to…
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