Tag: vpn
Android I/O: Surfshark’s Alternative ID will make Android 17’s ‘Spoofing Protection’ feature even better at stopping scam calls
One of the most useful features launched at Android I/O 2026 is Android 17’s ‘Spoofing Protection’ system. It’s designed to recognise calls from scammers and end them before they can extract your bank details. But how about combining that with a system that prevents the bad guys from getting your…
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Is your internet provider quietly slowing down your Netflix streams? Here’s how to check (and stop it)
ISPs often use “Deep Packet Inspection” (DPI) to identify and intentionally slow down high-bandwidth activities like streaming or gaming You can detect throttling by comparing a standard speed test against a streaming-specific test like Netflix’s Fast.com The best VPN encrypt your traffic so your ISP cannot see, and therefore cannot…
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VPN deal of the week: Get Norton VPN Standard at half-price with TechRadar’s exclusive deal where you get a $30 Amazon gift card with any two-year Norton VPN plan – perfect for keeping data secure on your phone, tablet, or computer
TechRadar readers are in luck. We’ve put together a Norton VPN deal just for you. Buy a two-year Norton VPN subscription and we’ll throw in an $30 Amazon gift card. Norton VPN plans start at $59.99. That’s cheaper than VPN heavyweights NordVPN, Proton, and ExpressVPN. What’s more, add in the…
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The EU becomes the latest authority to signal that VPNs are next, after launching its age verification app — here’s how VPNs went from a necessity security tool to circumvention software that needs to be restricted
The EU’s Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen didn’t have to explicitly mention the phrase “VPN ban” or “VPN restrictions” to make cybersecurity experts and privacy-conscious citizens worried. After all, what once was a drastic measure exclusive to authoritarian regimes has simply turned into the next natural step for democratic regulators since…
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Travelling back from Asia? Surfshark warns against the silent data collection of the most popular local travel apps
Surfshark has released new research on data collection in Asian travel apps It found that 97% of apps may collect and track user data It also became clear that tracking continues even after you return home If you are travelling to Asia, you might already know the trip requires digital…
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‘Google is not collaborative and not in the spirit of complying with this regulation’ – can the EU Commission strong-arm Google into levelling the playing field of the search engine market, and is this really in the interest of your privacy?
Google and the European Union are at war over your search data — and the outcome will have major repercussions on browsing privacy. The legal battlefield is the Digital Markets Act (DMA), an EU regulation enforced in 2024 with the goal of ending Big Tech’s monopoly in favor of fairer…
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