Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
‘A critical tool for fighting against an Orwellian future’ — Why users of this encrypted messaging app are helping keep the project alive
Decentralized, encrypted, and completely private messages. That’s what Session promises. You may never have heard of the app, but for its 1.7 million monthly users, Session is an important piece of privacy tech worth fighting to sustain. Due to a severe funding shortfall, Session was expected to cease operations this…
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Russia drops controversial VPN tax following technical delays and widespread backlash
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry confirmed it has completely dropped its plan to charge users for international internet traffic. The proposal initially aimed to charge users roughly 150 rubles per extra gigabyte after a 15GB monthly allowance. Demand for censorship circumvention tools remains at an all-time high as the Kremlin continues…
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Amnezia VPN restores premium service in Russia following devastating state-sponsored cyberattack
Amnezia VPN has restored its Premium service in Russia Amnezia Free is expected return in the coming weeks Roskomnadzor blocked over 90% of its local servers between June 1 and 15 Russian privacy provider Amnezia VPN has successfully restored its Premium service for users in the country, after suffering an…
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Google’s update on IP tracking has crossed a new line — here’s why a VPN is more crucial than ever
Are you a Google user living in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland? If so, you have probably received a message from the tech giant informing you that it will soon start using your IP address for advertising measurement purposes. Google has so far only used IP…
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American soccer fans turn to VPNs to dodge the World Cup’s hydration break ads
US football fans turned to VPNs to avoid hydration break ads Planet VPN saw a 57 per cent surge on the first day of the World Cup A VPN lets you access international coverage of games VPN downloads in the US have surged as football fans seek ways to enjoy…
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Malaysia is cracking down on VPN misuse, but your VPN stays perfectly legal
Malaysia beefs up action against VPN used to facilitate crimes Misuse includes bypassing the new under-16 social media ban Officials have stressed that owning or using a VPN is not an offence Malaysia is set to take action if VPN are used to facilitate criminal activities or help residents bypass…
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