TechRadar’s new privacy newsletter is out — read Leave No Trace issue #2 now
TechRadar’s new privacy newsletter is out — read Leave No Trace issue #2 now

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Infrastructure as a weapon: Why the US action against Italy’s Autistici/Inventati puts global digital rights on notice
Infrastructure as a weapon: Why the US action against Italy’s Autistici/Inventati puts global digital rights on notice

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?

Tor VPN turns one, and anti-censorship and stability take center stage
Tor VPN turns one, and anti-censorship and stability take center stage

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.

‘No user data affected’ — Surfshark reveals details of September’s security incident
‘No user data affected’ — Surfshark reveals details of September’s security incident

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.

Your favorite app is silently collecting your browsing history, Surfshark warns
Your favorite app is silently collecting your browsing history, Surfshark warns

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 warns AI is making scams more personal and devastating than ever
NordVPN warns AI is making scams more personal and devastating than ever

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.

Want a Chinese IP address? Proton VPN now offers one, unlike most rivals
Want a Chinese IP address? Proton VPN now offers one, unlike most rivals

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.

Proton VPN sign-ups soar in Vietnam as stringent new cyberlaw takes effect
Proton VPN sign-ups soar in Vietnam as stringent new cyberlaw takes effect

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 bolsters its privacy empire with Optery data removal acquisition
Surfshark bolsters its privacy empire with Optery data removal acquisition

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