Tag: vpn
‘Switch to MAX, by any means necessary’ — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown
Internet throttled. Popular applications blocked. VPN connections targeted. What’s been labelled Russia’s “great crackdown” seems to have one clear wannabe winner — the state-controlled app MAX. Echoing the Chinese WeChat, MAX is a messaging app that not only seeks to replace the now-restricted WhatsApp and Telegram, but also integrates government…
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VPN logging: what data does your VPN need to collect?
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) promise to hide your online activities from prying eyes, but still need to gather some information to work properly. Understanding exactly what data a VPN collects – and why – can help you decide whether a VPN service truly protects your privacy or simply adds another…
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Amnezia VPN drops new AmneziaWG 2.0 protocol as censorship tactics grow smarter
AmneziaWG 2.0 mimics normal traffic to evade censorship detection Increasingly sophisticated censorship tactics demand advanced unblocking Upgrade keeps the open internet accessible for users in restricted regions Amnezia VPN has unveiled a next-generation VPN protocol designed to outpace sophisticated internet censorship systems. AmneziaWG 2.0 makes VPN traffic look like normal…
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Secure your spring break travels with Mullvad VPN — it’s the simplest VPN deal I’ve ever seen
If you’re traveling over spring break, a VPN is a useful tool to help secure your data on unencrypted public Wi-Fi and to retain access to your favorite shows from home. However, some of the best VPNs have super-complicated pricing structures. Whether it’s tiered pricing plans, the addition of tax,…
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TunnelBear reshapes its free VPN model amid rising infrastructure costs
TunnelBear has announced some changes to its free plan Changes include removing server selection and split tunneling support The company wants to remain ad-free amid rising operating costs TunnelBear has announced a series of important changes to its free user accounts, citing rising operating costs and the goal of keeping…
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Think before you click: most free file-sharing apps expose your downloads to security risks, warns Surfshark
File-sharing apps may host files with malware Box and WeTransfer offer virus scanning only with paid plans News comes as the UK seeks to boost proactive scanning of illegal content Have you been diligently using free versions of Dropbox, Box, or WeTransfer to exchange files about Christmas presents or New…
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