NordVPN’s Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer

NordVPN’s Call Protection feature now warns Android users across Europe, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia about potential scam calls before they pick up

‘It doesn’t have to be all or nothing’ — ExpressVPN launches privacy-first tool to combat CSAM

ExpressVPN has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to develop OpenBoundary, a new tool launched to block access to illegal content without compromising encryption.

‘No approach is a silver bullet’ — UK launches online safety consultation that could see VPNs age-restricted

The consultation will close on 26 May, with the government’s response expected later this summer.

‘Near-complete shutdown’ — Iranians face third day of internet blackout as connectivity hits 1%

Iranians have been offline for over 48 hours following military strikes, with data showing internet traffic close to zero since February 28. Here’s everything we know.

WhatsApp officially names Mullvad and Amnezia VPN as go-to tools for bypassing censorship

WhatsApp has published tips on how to evade restrictions on its service with a VPN, specifically mentioning Mullvad and Amnezia as “well-regarded” providers.

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.