Tag: VPN Privacy & Security
Can you tell a bot from a human online? Surfshark’s new experiment says nearly half of us cannot
A new experiment from cybersecurity company Surfshark suggests that even people who consider themselves savvy online users are struggling to tell AI bots apart from real humans on social media. Of the 710 participants who took part in the study carried out with master’s students from Malmö University, only 53%…
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The online banking security paradox: why VPN protection is a problem (and how to solve it)
Have you tried logging into your bank account to pay a bill, only for the page to freeze and present you with endless CAPTCHAs? The culprit may be your VPN. Relying on sophisticated anti-fraud systems, banks are highly sensitive to suspicious IP addresses and unusual login behavior. Even the best…
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‘No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable’ — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada’s controversial Bill C-22
ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada’s Bill C-22 The bill seeks to impose greater data retention and an encryption backdoor Proton, Windscribe, NordVPN, Signal have already slammed the proposal The privacy industry’s backlash against Canada’s controversial Bill C-22 continues to grow. Virtual private network giant ExpressVPN has…
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Russian researcher claims state-backed MAX app secretly records users and monitors VPNs
Security researcher suggests Russia’s MAX app includes surveillance features MAX rejects allegations, deeming the analysis “a fake” RKS Global confirms most claims, saying that “none are outright false” A user on the Russian security forum Habr has claimed that Russia’s state-backed messaging service, MAX, includes invasive tools to spy on…
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‘There is no universe in which Proton VPN compromises its no-logs policy’ — Proton joins the backlash against Canada’s surveillance bill
Proton VPN has hit back at Canada’s proposed Bill C-22 The proposed legislation could require VPNs to log user metadata NordVPN and Windscribe have also slammed the bill The fight for digital privacy in North America just gained another heavy hitter. Proton VPN has come out swinging against Canada’s controversial…
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Worried about the future of the internet? Tor launches crypto-powered fundraising initiative to secure internet freedoms — and your vote matters more than your wallet size
Tor Project and Funding the Commons launch a Web3-native crowdfunding The initiative seeks to support 10 internet freedom nonprofits People can donate to projects using cryptocurrencies until June 18, 2026 Internet freedom has been in decline for 15 consecutive years, the latest Freedom House report shows, with censorship and surveillance…
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