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Stories from across the site that focus on privacy.
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?
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
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
A recent Surfshark report reveals the most data-hungry fitness apps and offers tips on protecting your privacy.
Jan 14, 2026
Telegram Vulnerability Exposes User IP Addresses Despite VPNs
A simple click on a disguised link could reveal your real IP address to attackers. Researchers warn that this Telegram flaw overrides internal proxy and VPN settings, putting privacy-focused users at risk.
Jan 14, 2026
Meet Confer: The Privacy-Focused AI Assistant from Signal's Founder
Moxie Marlinspike introduces Confer, an AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy by ensuring conversations remain unreadable and untraceable.
Jan 14, 2026
Windscribe Launches Privacy-Focused Ecosystem with Partner Discounts
Windscribe has partnered with various companies to create a suite of privacy-first tools, offering exclusive discounts for Pro users.
Jan 14, 2026
Top Mobile Browsers Compromising Your Privacy: Surfshark's Warning
Research by Surfshark reveals Yandex, Edge, and Chrome as the most data-hungry mobile browsers. Discover the implications for your privacy.
Jan 12, 2026
Illinois Agency Exposes Personal Data of Over 700,000 Individuals
A significant data breach occurred due to a mistake by the Illinois Department of Human Services, affecting over 700,000 individuals.
Jan 8, 2026