Tag: vpn
Fake X-VPN installers found to spread credential-stealing malware — here’s how to stay safe
Fake X-VPN installer found to deploy credential-stealing malware X-VPN was not hacked; only those downloading the fake app were affected First targeting crypto traders, criminals widened to privacy-minded users A new report has uncovered an uncomfortable truth for anyone who downloads software from somewhere other than the official source: a…
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Russia’s solution to its VPN crackdown breaking the internet? A state-owned VPN
Russia’s media regulator has proposed a “state VPN” for IT specialists Roskomnadzor seeks to restore access to developer platforms inadvertently blocked by its own VPN crackdown Industry experts worry the tool could enable state surveillance and create a “privileged tier” of internet users In a deeply ironic twist, Russia’s federal…
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NordVPN lands on Meta Horizon — and VR privacy just got a whole lot easier
The NordVPN client is now available on the Meta Horizon platform The app is installable directly on Quest headsets, no sideloading required NordVPN is the third VPN provider to enter the metaverse NordVPN has arrived on the Meta Horizon platform, making it one of the very few VPN services you…
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‘It’s becoming more difficult finding stable VPNs’ – China increases crackdown on VPN usage
New independent research suggests China is increasing its crackdown on VPN use One censorship expert suggested that a new censorship effort began in April Outbound web traffic remains incredibly low in China New independent research and reports from mainland China suggest that the Chinese government is increasing its suppression of…
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NordVPN rolls out real-time scam Call Protection for iPhone users globally — here’s how it keeps your phone more secure than ever
NordVPN has launched Call Protection for iPhone users worldwide. The tool runs in the background, analyzing call patterns and metadata to flag potential scam calls in real-time. Research from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance shows consumers globally lost roughly $442 billion to scams in the past year. NordVPN has announced it…
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Norton VPN expands global footprint with 25 new server locations and adds on-demand IP switching — here’s everything you need to know
Norton VPN has added 25 new server locations, bringing its total to more than 130 locations across 90 countries. The update introduces a new Manual IP Rotation feature, allowing users to swap their virtual IP address on demand without dropping the connection. The new manual IP tools are available right…
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