Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
These 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…
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“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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“A clear escalation in Russia’s crackdown on digital privacy tools” – experts warn against recent VPN disappearances in Russia
The VPN purge from Russian official app stores continues, with smaller providers becoming the new target after Apple and Google. Between May 15 and 16, 2025, Samsung and Xiaomi both removed the AdGuard VPN application at the Roskomnadzor’s demand. At least one more VPN provider, HideMyName VPN, has also been…
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India ordered X to block 8,000 accounts – here’s what we know so far
India has ordered X to block over 8,000 accounts, the social media company said on May 8, 2025 X deemed India’s orders as censorship and urged account holders to legally challenge the blocks Both India and Pakistan have intensified internet censorship as the conflict between the two countries continues to…
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Pakistan has restored X access after a 15-month ban – here’s everything we know so far
Pakistan restored access to X across the country on May 7, 2025 Since February 2024, people in Pakistan haven’t had access to X without a VPN service The ban was enforced after it was “used to draw attention to instances of alleged election fraud.” Pakistan has restored access to X…
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“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” – Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
Proton has claimed it will lower its prices after a landmark US ruling against Apple A US judge found Apple guilty of violating a federal injunction over illegal monopoly and lying under oath Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple in 2020, challenging the up-to-30% cut the Big Tech provider takes…
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