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Protect Your Privacy: How to Limit Unnecessary Data Sharing on Your Smartphone

Protect Your Privacy: How to Limit Unnecessary Data Sharing on Your Smartphone

Learn how to minimize your smartphone's background data sharing to enhance your privacy and security.

Jan 22, 2026

Windscribe Reports 90% Drop in Russian Traffic Amidst New AI-Driven Censorship

Windscribe Reports 90% Drop in Russian Traffic Amidst New AI-Driven Censorship

Windscribe VPN experiences a significant decline in Russian traffic as Roskomnadzor introduces AI-based internet filtering.

Jan 21, 2026

Internet Access Restored in Uganda, But Social Media Remains Blocked

Internet Access Restored in Uganda, But Social Media Remains Blocked

While internet connectivity has returned in Uganda, access to social media and messaging apps is still limited, with VPN usage reaching unprecedented levels.

Jan 19, 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

Venezuelans Still Rely on VPNs to Access X Amid Ongoing Censorship

Venezuelans Still Rely on VPNs to Access X Amid Ongoing Censorship

Digital rights group confirms that the ban on X remains in place in Venezuela, with no significant changes to internet censorship practices since Maduro's capture.

Jan 15, 2026

VPN Services Fail in Uganda Amid Intensified Internet Shutdown

VPN Services Fail in Uganda Amid Intensified Internet Shutdown

Proton VPN reports a halt in service as Uganda's internet connectivity plummets, leaving limited options for users. Digital rights advocates express concern over the implications for democracy.

Jan 15, 2026

Surge in VPN Usage in Uganda Amid Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

Surge in VPN Usage in Uganda Amid Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections

As Uganda faces an internet blackout before the presidential elections, VPN usage has surged, with Proton VPN reporting an 8,000% increase in signups.

Jan 14, 2026