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Stories from across the site that focus on privacy.

Understanding VPNs: My 24-Hour Experience and Key Insights

Understanding VPNs: My 24-Hour Experience and Key Insights

Discover the realities of using VPNs and how they impact personal data security based on a firsthand experience.

Jan 28, 2026

Big Tech Fines: A Costly Penalty or Just Business as Usual?

Big Tech Fines: A Costly Penalty or Just Business as Usual?

Despite $7.8 billion in fines, Big Tech can pay off penalties in under a month. What does this mean for regulation and user privacy?

Jan 28, 2026

UK's Proposed VPN Age-Checks: Implications for Privacy and Security

UK's Proposed VPN Age-Checks: Implications for Privacy and Security

The UK's plan to impose age verification on VPNs raises concerns about digital privacy and safety. Here's what it means.

Jan 28, 2026

BiuBiu VPN Extension Misused CyberGhost Servers; No User Data Compromised

BiuBiu VPN Extension Misused CyberGhost Servers; No User Data Compromised

A free Chrome extension, BiuBiu VPN, was found exploiting CyberGhost's servers. CyberGhost confirmed no user data was compromised.

Jan 27, 2026

Microsoft Confirms Sharing BitLocker Encryption Keys with FBI Raises Privacy Concerns

Microsoft Confirms Sharing BitLocker Encryption Keys with FBI Raises Privacy Concerns

Microsoft's compliance with FBI requests for BitLocker keys has sparked privacy debates, highlighting the need for user control over encryption keys.

Jan 26, 2026

AdGuard Releases Open-Source TrustTunnel VPN Protocol to Enhance Privacy and Bypass Censorship

AdGuard Releases Open-Source TrustTunnel VPN Protocol to Enhance Privacy and Bypass Censorship

AdGuard has open-sourced its TrustTunnel VPN protocol, designed to mimic regular web traffic for enhanced privacy and to circumvent censorship.

Jan 23, 2026

Mullvad's Latest Security Audit Confirms Robust Privacy Protections

Mullvad's Latest Security Audit Confirms Robust Privacy Protections

An independent audit by X41 D-Sec GmbH has found no critical flaws in Mullvad's account and payment systems, affirming the VPN provider's strong security measures.

Jan 22, 2026

NymVPN Update Enhances Stability and Censorship Resistance

NymVPN Update Enhances Stability and Censorship Resistance

NymVPN's latest update improves user experience on Android and macOS, addressing bugs and enhancing censorship resistance. Discover the key features now.

Jan 20, 2026

French Court Orders VPNs to Block Access to Illegal Football Streams

French Court Orders VPNs to Block Access to Illegal Football Streams

A Paris court has mandated five major VPN providers to block access to illegal sports streaming sites, marking the third such ruling since May 2025. Discover the implications for online privacy and piracy control.

Jan 16, 2026

NordVPN vs Proton VPN: Which VPN Service is Right for You?

NordVPN vs Proton VPN: Which VPN Service is Right for You?

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of NordVPN and Proton VPN to determine which provider best meets your needs.

Jan 15, 2026

Massive Data Breach Exposes 45 Million French Citizens' Records

Massive Data Breach Exposes 45 Million French Citizens' Records

A significant data breach has led to the exposure of 45 million records belonging to French citizens, raising serious privacy concerns.

Jan 15, 2026

Top Data-Hungry Fitness Apps: How to Safeguard Your Privacy

Top Data-Hungry Fitness Apps: How to Safeguard Your Privacy

A recent Surfshark report reveals the most data-hungry fitness apps and offers tips on protecting your privacy.

Jan 14, 2026