Proton, Tor, AdGuard among 40+ asking Google to reverse new ‘alien security model’ for Android developers

A group of privacy advocates and open-source leaders has signed an open letter urging Google to reverse its plans for mandatory developer verification, arguing the changes pose a physical threat to activists and developers…

La Liga’s war on piracy is breaking the internet in Spain — and your VPN could be the next target

La Liga’s aggressive anti-piracy blocking has led to a series of overblocking incidents when football matches are aired. Spaniards have been turning to VPNs to navigate recurring outages, but questions remain about the app…

Yandex’s analytics tool found in 16 of the most downloaded free VPN apps in Russia — here’s what it means for your privacy

While the apps are among the 87 most popular free VPNs in Russia, users aren’t limited to the country. RKS Global researchers tells TechRadar the potential risk.

NordVPN refreshes its mobile experience with clearer stats and easier navigation

NordVPN has launched a redesigned mobile app focused on usability, featuring a cleaner interface, an expanded map view, unified search, and enhanced protection statistics. Here’s what changed and how it benefits users.

Windscribe launches stealth VPN app to beat censorship in Iran and Russia

Windscribe has released a specialized app update designed to restore access for users facing severe internet restrictions. Here’s how to get it.

Russia fines Google 22.8 million rubles for promoting VPNs on the Play Store

Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has fined Google 22.8 million rubles after the tech giant reportedly ignored orders to remove six ads promoting VPNs. As the Kremlin tightens its grip on the internet, these tools have become…

New Windscribe feature lets you wipe saved Wi-Fi networks with one click

The Clear Wi-Fi History feature debuts in Windscribe’s Windows, Mac, and Linux VPN apps, adding a new layer of privacy on desktop. Here’s all you need to know.

Spain’s LaLiga blocks US government’s Freedom.gov portal in piracy crackdown

Freedom.gov goes dark in Spain as football league nukes Cloudflare IPs. Here’s all we know.

Mullvad VPN takes its banned anti-surveillance ad to the streets after UK TV rejection

The Swedish VPN firm says attempts to raise awareness against mass surveillance with its “And Then?” campaign are getting halted in the UK. Here’s all we know.

India’s streaming giant lodges criminal complaint against ExpressVPN over alleged copyright-breaching marketing

JioStar has escalated its anti-piracy efforts by filing a criminal complaint against ExpressVPN, alleging that the provider’s marketing actively encourages users to bypass geo-restrictions to watch copyrighted content.