Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
Pakistan grants first VPN licenses in a bid to regulate VPN usage in the country
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted the first licenses to three companies to provide VPN services The new framework comes as Pakistanis increasingly use VPNs to bypass the X ban and other internet restrictions The Authority now urges all VPN providers to obtain a license to avoid potential service…
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Turkey wants to make it easier for authorities to block social media and messaging apps
Turkey plans to expand the authorities’ power to block access to social media on the grounds of “national security” Global companies with over 1 million users in Turkey will also be required to set up a local company Messaging platforms are also included in the so-called “over-the-top service providers” expected…
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Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland – here’s what you need to know
Switzerland is considering amending its surveillance law to add new types of monitoring and information collection The change would widen the reach to VPNs and secure messaging providers Consultations are now open until May 6, 2025 Switzerland is considering amending its surveillance law to expand into new types of monitoring…
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A new wave of blocks in Russia targets VPN apps and Cloudflare subnets
Russia’s Roskomnadzor has intensified internet blocks across the country Google has reportedly received at least 47 removal request orders so far Cloudflare subnets were also temorarily blocked, causing large-scale disruptions of major websites Internet users in Russia have been suffering a new wave of online disruptions lately, with VPN apps…
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The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted
The Google Play Store has just introduced a new way for VPN providers to show they offer secure and trustworthy services – a “Verified” badge. The new badge is designed to highlight consumer-facing VPN apps “that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the Big Tech giant explains in a blog post.…
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VPN firm warns against encryption backdoor in new ad
“The only way to stop data from ending up in the wrong hands is by not collecting it in the first place.” This is the claim included in an ad from one of the best VPN providers around that ran on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the New York Times.…
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