Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
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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VPN brands troll the gaming industry’s digital-only push with fake physical services
Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN launched a satirical campaign to make fun of the gaming sector’s digital shift PlayStation said it will stop releasing games on discs in 2028 The satirical stunt highlights growing consumer concerns about digital ownership, server shutdowns, and game preservation The ongoing debate over digital ownership in…
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Windscribe trolls Mullvad’s political donation crisis with a ‘scandal’ of its own
Windscribe has released a satirical statement mocking Mullvad’s PR crisis Mullvad’s co-founder donated roughly $500,000 to Sweden’s populist Örebro Party, sparking user backlash Mullvad confirmed the donation “is not part of Mullvad’s values or mission” Rival providers in the best VPN market rarely miss an opportunity to capitalize on a…
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‘I don’t like that he made this donation’ — Mullvad CEO reacts to co-founder’s donation to controversial Swedish populist party
Mullvad VPN’s co-founder Daniel Berntsson donated 5M SEK to the Örebro Party Mullvad confirms the donation “is not part of Mullvad’s values or mission” Örebro party’s leader, Markus Allard, is known for controversial views Daniel Berntsson, co-founder and co-owner of Mullvad VPN, has donated 5 million Swedish kronor (around $514,000)…
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‘We are building a global movement’ — UK’s teen social media ban sparks a campaign to defend the open internet
UK digital rights advocates join the newly formed Stop Killing the Internet movement The group was launched a day after the UK announced an upcoming social media ban for under-16s A petition urging the UK government to scrap its plan is also now live Just 24 hours after the British…
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