A simple click on a disguised link could reveal your real IP address to attackers. Researchers warn that this Telegram flaw overrides internal proxy and VPN settings, putting privacy-focused users at risk.
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Despite the blocked access to the public internet, people in Uganda seem to be using VPNs to stay connected. Proton VPN confirmed a 8,000% increase in signups on Tuesday, and usage keeps rising.
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Windscribe has just teamed up with a host of other companies to create an alliance of tools focused on user privacy and data protection. Pro users can redeem exclusive discounts.
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With the money generated from its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, Proton has awarded grants to ten community-chosen groups defending privacy online and digital rights.
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Surfshark reports that 4.6 billion people suffered from internet censorship last year. The trend continues in full swing in the first weeks of 2026 across Iran, Pakistan, and Jammu & Kashmir.
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Split tunneling is the headline, but there’s much more to look out for
Over 90 million people in Iran have been prevented from staying in touch and accessing news since Thursday as the wave of protests intensifies.
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Cloudflare has been hit with a massive fine from Italian authorities for refusing to block pirate sites on its public DNS. CEO Matthew Prince has responded with a furious rebuttal, threatening to pull the company’s physica…
Discord appears to be the latest app to face restrictions in Egypt, despite authorities not confirming the ban yet. Proton recorded a 103% increase in sign-ups for its free VPN on Saturday, with usage continuing to rise.
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Yandex, Edge, and Chrome are the most data-hungry mobile browsers, new research from Surshark has found. Here’s all you need to know.
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