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Iran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
Iran officials are reportedly discouraging citizens from using popular free VPN apps VPN demand has soared among Iranians since June 13, 2025, when recent internet restrictions began Internet connectivity has also reportedly been low across the country since June 18 As people in Iran search for ways to stay connected,…
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Iran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
Iranian authorities are pushing citizens to use a domestic messaging app to communicate with their families outside the country A security audit found Bale Messenger wasn’t safe; it lacks E2EE protection and shares sensitive users data with the app server Iran has been experiencing a near-total internet blackout since June…
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These free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores
New research found that Apple and Google keep offering VPN apps without revealing their Chinese ownership At least five may have ties with a Shanghai-based firm believed to have links with the Chinese military Experts first uncovered this threat in April 2025 At least 17 China-linked free VPN apps may…
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From security to performance – NordVPN scores all positive results on new independent audit
NordVPN has scored all positive results on a new independent audit West Coast Labs put the VPN’s reliability, speed, and security across key categories to the test NordVPN regularly undergoes security independent audits, with the latest occurring between June and August 2024 A new independent audit confirmed NordVPN as one…
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“Unnecessary and disproportionate” – Experts slam 2-month VPN ban enforced in India
Doda, a district in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region, issued a 2-month VPN ban over national security concerns The ban was enforced on May 2, 2025, with some VPN users reportedly detained after that date Experts are warning against the attack on people’s digital rights, while questioning the legality of…
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“A clear escalation in Russia’s crackdown on digital privacy tools” – experts warn against recent VPN disappearances in Russia
The VPN purge from Russian official app stores continues, with smaller providers becoming the new target after Apple and Google. Between May 15 and 16, 2025, Samsung and Xiaomi both removed the AdGuard VPN application at the Roskomnadzor’s demand. At least one more VPN provider, HideMyName VPN, has also been…
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