Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
This fake VPN could have been spying on you all this time
The malicious group VexTrio Viper developed and shared a host of fake apps via legit app stores, new research reveals Malicious applications include VPNs, ad-blockers, RAM cleaners, and even online dating services VexTrio Viper employs traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to spread malware and other online scams since at least 2015…
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ExpressVPN finally supports WireGuard, but adds post-quantum security
ExpressVPN has finally implemented support for the WireGuard VPN protocol Resistance to WireGuard by ExpressVPN resulted in the development of its Lightway protocol Post-quantum WireGuard has been added to Windows, iOS, and Android ExpressVPN apps, with macOS to follow After over five years of refusing to adopt the protocol, going…
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Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams
A French Court has issued new orders against five popular VPN services to block more pirated sites illegally broadcasting live sports events Streaming giants Canal+ and beIN raised the requests on July 18, 2025, against NordVPN, Proton VPN, CyberGhost, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN A landmark ruling in May ordered the same…
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Could VPNs be banned? UK government to look “very closely” into their usage following spike after age verification row
UK science secretary denies there are plans to ban VPNs The government is, however, looking “very closely” at how VPNs are being used VPN demand has soared in the UK since new age verification checks came into play on July 25 VPN sign-ups in the UK have skyrocketed since new…
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Over 450,000 Brits want to repeal the UK Online Safety Act – here’s how to have your say
A petition to repeal the UK Online Safety Act has already reached over 450,000 signatures in just a few days The UK government has replied to the petition by saying it has “no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act” New age verification rules were enforced on July 25, 2025,…
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‘No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act’ – UK government responds to age verification backlash
The UK government says it has “no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act” despite growing concerns The laws are designed to make the internet a safer place, especially for children and vulnerable adults Mandatory age verification checks have been enforced since July 25, sparking concerns over web users’ digital…
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