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The ease with which a single nation has been able to silence 25 years of fighting for independent, anonymous, and private communications should stand as a warning. If punishing the host of a private service for what its users do on its platform becomes normalized, could your favorite encrypted apps be next?

One year on from its soft launch, Tor VPN Beta is prioritizing anti-censorship tools and stability, with per-app circuits and a Rust-based Arti foundation setting it apart from the pack.

Surfshark has confirmed an unauthorized breach of an internal test server in early September. The VPN provider has moved quickly to reassure customers that no personal data or browsing activity was compromised during the incident.

A new Surfshark study finds 45% of the world’s most popular mobile apps report collecting your browsing history, with social media apps being the worst offenders. Here is who is doing it, why, and how to stay private.

NordVPN’s first flagship Consumer Cybersecurity Report reveals how AI is industrializing fraud and bypassing technical defenses by targeting the human element. Here is what you need to know to stay safe.

A full suite to help you disconnect from Google, for its lowest price this year

Proton VPN has added a China server via Smart Routing, offering a Chinese IP address, a feature only a handful of providers have. Here’s what it means.

Following the rollout of a tough new cybersecurity law in Vietnam, Proton VPN has reported a massive 450% spike in user registrations. Here’s why internet freedom in the country is under pressure.

Surfshark Group has acquired a majority stake in US data removal service Optery, adding a fifth privacy brand alongside Incogni, Ironwall, and HeyPolo.