After the January 8 blackout, Iran’s internet has not gotten back to normal yet — probably it never will. Yet, “Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak,” even when the regime cracks down on VPNs.
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The US government is escalating its feud with the EU over free speech by building a dedicated portal that lets users access banned content.
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Gabon has blocked major social media platforms “until further notice,” citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected.
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After GrapheneOS revealed it lacked high-bandwidth European servers, Mullvad publicly offered sponsorship. While no formal partnership has been confirmed, the move highlights growing collaboration within the privacy ecosys…
Wisconsin’s controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are “unworkable.”
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La Liga’s war on piracy has escalated significantly, with a Spanish court ruling that NordVPN and Proton VPN need to block IP addresses transmitting illegal football streams. Here’s all we know.
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Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.
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The Open Technology Fund warns that millions of VPN users in Iran could lose access to the tools as early next week if US agencies don’t replenish the group’s funds.
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The government is tabling new powers that will allow it to enforce digital safety measures more quickly
Russia has completely blocked access to Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Citizens keep looking for ways around, but VPNs are also being targeted.
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