Tag: VPN – Pro
Pakistan withdraws plans for VPN ban – but usage may still be at risk
People in Pakistan may still be able to use VPN services without restrictions as the country’s telecom body has decided not to ban VPN usage after all. This came as Pakistan’s Law Ministry said the government cannot legally block VPNs. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) originally set the deadline for…
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Pakistan VPN ban: how to stay safe online and bypass restrictions
VPN usage in Pakistan has never been so high, the government is set to introduce a new policy that could potentially ban the use of “unregistered” services starting today, November 30, 2024. People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to VPN services throughout 2024 as they look for a…
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VPN demand soars in Pakistan as internet remains restricted
People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to the best VPN apps once again over the past few days, as the country’s internet gets increasingly restricted. As per data coming from Top10VPN, VPN demand has been soaring since Sunday, November 24, and is now expected to reach a 330%…
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Beware of Black Friday frenzy – UK issues an “urgent alert” as shopping scams surge
The UK’s cybersecurity and law enforcement have issued an “urgent alert” as people get ready to grab the best Black Friday deals around. Data from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Action Fraud shows a significant surge in financial losses to online shopping scams. Between November 2023 and January…
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2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps
Increasingly more people have encountered malicious free VPN apps in 2024. This is what unveils security software firm Kaspersky’s new research. Experts have found that, between July and September, VPN users worldwide may have downloaded malware and malicious programs 2.5 times more than in the three months before when trying…
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People in Pakistan could lose VPN access in a week
People in Pakistan could soon lose access to their VPN apps as the government sets the deadline for November 30, 2024, to implement a new policy regulating VPN usage. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is urging businesses and freelance workers to register their VPN services before the end of the…
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