Tag: vpn
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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Firefox’s free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location
Firefox’s built-in VPN now lets users choose their favorite server location The feature is rolling out to users in the US, UK, France, Germany, Canada Firefox 151 also adds private session reset, stronger protection, and more The latest Firefox update, 151, has added a highly requested feature to its VPN:…
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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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Your smart home devices are a major privacy risk – here’s how to secure them
That brand-new smart fridge might be keeping your groceries cool, but it could also be leaving your personal data out in the cold. Today’s smart devices, ranging from security cameras and thermostats to seemingly harmless smart lightbulbs, often ship with notoriously weak security protocols. Worse still, they frequently “phone home,”…
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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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Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs “would undermine the privacy and security of all users,” while failing to protect kids
The UK is consulting on whether to age-restrict VPNs to prevent minors from bypassing age checks Mozilla warns that circumvention is a “marginal reason” kids use VPNs The company argues that forcing all users to verify their age will create massive data privacy risks The UK government is currently exploring…
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