Moscow chokes international internet bandwidth in latest attack on Russian VPN users

Russia’s fight against digital privacy escalates as internet providers agree to freeze the expansion of cross-border channels into Europe. By capping international bandwidth, authorities aim to force telecom operators to e…

Detect, block, evade: how to survive Russia’s VPN crackdown

Starting from April 15, Russian online service providers are required to actively prevent VPN use. But some workarounds may remain.

Press freedom group asks US lawmakers for transparency over alleged VPN surveillance

Press freedom advocates are demanding urgent answers from US lawmakers after revelations that using a VPN might strip American citizens of their constitutional rights. Here’s why the Freedom of the Press Foundation wants i…

Windscribe drops crucial VPN update to bypass strict internet blocks in Iran, Russia, China

If you’re struggling to stay connected in heavily restricted countries like Iran, Russia, or China, Windscribe’s latest mobile app updates might be exactly what you need. Here’s how the provider is fighting back against th…

Telegram CEO urges Russians to ‘stock up’ on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost

With Telegram connectivity in Russia dropping to just 5% last Friday, Pavel Durov has announced a major upgrade to the app’s anti-censorship protocols. However, reliable VPNs remain a vital lifeline for users. Here’s every…

Meet Dausos, Surfshark’s ‘paradise’ VPN protocol that seeks to raise the bar for speed and security

Surfshark has launched its own bespoke VPN protocol, Dausos, which promises to deliver up to 30% faster speeds and improved security. Here’s all you need to know.

Beyond no-log: Tor looks into seizure-proof servers that forget your data

The Tor Project is working with relay operators to develop “stateless” servers that run entirely in RAM. By forgetting all data upon reboot, these self-wiping relays will protect users and node operators from hardware seiz…

Russian censors target Google in VPN takedown push

As Russia doubles down against VPN usage, Google seems to be resisting removal requests so far, despite a popular app, ZoogVPN, having reportedly been removed from Google Play. Here’s all we know.