If your Android VPN suddenly stopped working, you're not alone

The bug is reportedly triggered when users receive updates to their VPN apps via Google Play while the VPN is active.

Mozilla is adding a free built-in VPN to Firefox 149

Russian Telegram users have been reporting struggles to use the app since the weekend, ahead of the full blockage expected in April. VPNs seem to be working but this may soon change

Brazils new Digital ECA law requires online providers to implement strict age verification. A massive surge in VPN usage suggests citizens are turning to encryption to protect their privacy

The VPN giant is expanding its efforts to provide journalists, human rights defenders, and NGOs with vital digital security tools to bypass increased censorship, digital surveillance, and cyberattacks

It might be available to Pixel users for free, but that doesn't mean everyone uses it.

And then they send victims to the legit VPN download to hide their tracks A group of cybercriminals tracked as Storm-2561 is using fake enterprise VPN clients from CheckPoint, Cisco, Fortinet, Ivanti, and other vendors to steal users' credentials, according to Microsoft.

Moscow has been rocked by a week-long mobile internet outage as authorities announce new plans to restrict Telegram and VPNs

ExpressVPN is leveling up its gaming presence with major new esports partnerships across Riot Games, G2 Esports, and Method, and promises exclusive drops, faster speeds, and stronger security for players

Russia's digital rights group, RKS Global, urges removing the MAX app from any device where a VPN is used, warning that other VK-developed apps are likely to include such functionality

Some of Valve's points land a bit more than its righteous defense of a gaming gimmick that, well, isnt exactly beloved. The company accused the NYAG of proposing that Valve collect additional user information to prevent VPN use

Australia's longest-running digital rights group, Electronic Frontiers Australia, warns that "extraordinary privacy, security, and online safety risks" will arise if access to VPNs is restricted

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The leading one is Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, which has over 1 billion monthly active users. While most of those users reside in China, iPhone owners around the world have traditionally been able to download these apps from anywhere without using a VPN, as long as they have a valid App Store account registered in China

The child can install a virtual machine, create an account on the virtual machine and set the age to 18 or over. It's a similar technique to installing a VPN to get around the Great Firewall of China (just consider that for a moment)

Iranian authorities are sending SMS warnings to citizens who successfully bypass the country's near-total internet blackout, threatening prosecution for those using VPNs or Starlink to access the global web

Browsing in VR just got cleaner and safer. AdGuard has launched two new extensions for the Meta Quest browser, bringing ad-blocking and VPN privacy to your headset

Utah lawmakers are a step closer to enforcing a new age verification law that NordVPN warns could "punish all VPN users globally." Here's everything you need to know about the controversial bill

ExpressVPN has launched a beta Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on desktop, becoming the first VPN service to let AI agents directly interact with its apps all while promising the privacy and security VPN users expect

Following major data leaks at Odido and health services, a motion tabled by the Dutch opposition argues that online safety shouldn't depend on your income and calls on the government to hand every citizen a free "digital first-aid kit."

A newly discovered high-severity vulnerability in the IPVanish macOS app allows local attackers to hijack the VPN's background processes, granting them root privileges without the user ever knowing

Now, not a moment too soon, over 400 computer scientists have signed an open letter warning that the rush to protect children from online dangers threatens to introduce new risks including censorship, centralized power, and loss of privacy. They caution that age-verification requirements "might cause more harm than good." The group of computer scientists from around the world cautions that "those deciding which age-based controls need to exist, and those enforcing them gain a tremendous influence on what content is accessible to whom on the internet." They add that "this influence could be used to censor information and prevent users from accessing services." "Regulating the use of VPNs, or subjecting their use to age assurance controls, will decrease the capability of users to defend their privacy online

Norton VPN just got faster on macOS and iOS VPN apps and its now on Amazon Fire TV, too

Windscribe is giving away "cold, hard cash" and lifetime VPN subscriptions to animators who can turn its quirky server nicknames into 60-second shorts

WhatsApp has published tips on how to evade restrictions on its service with a VPN, specifically mentioning Mullvad and Amnezia as "well-regarded" providers

The VPN provider has successfully passed its third no-log audit since its first certification in 2022

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While the apps are among the 87 most popular free VPNs in Russia, users aren't limited to the country

Proton VPN is closing the feature gap between its applications, introducing city-level map pins for iOS and confirming that a major visual overhaul for its Linux and Mac clients is finally underway

Windscribe has released a specialized app update designed to restore access for users facing severe internet restrictions

Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has fined Google 22.8 million rubles after the tech giant reportedly ignored orders to remove six ads promoting VPNs

The Clear Wi-Fi History feature debuts in Windscribes Windows, Mac, and Linux VPN apps, adding a new layer of privacy on desktop

The Swedish VPN firm says attempts to raise awareness against mass surveillance with its "And Then?" campaign are getting halted in the UK

AdGuard VPNs 2.8 version supports Firefox for Android and boosts UI for a smoother streaming experience

Windows also gives you the ability to download and use programs from other sources, like direct from the developer. You can run things like Adobe Creative Suite, certain VPNs and programs like GIMP, Audacity and ClipMate on a Windows device, which just isnt possible on Chrome OS

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Needing a VPN to get support for your laptop is not an acceptable situation

Proton has warned that fake VPN extensions using its branding appeared in the Chrome Web Store, with takedowns taking weeks

ExpressVPN just dropped a massive update for VR fans and browser power-users

When asked about the project, the state department said it didnt have a program specifically meant to circumvent censorship in Europe. But the spokesperson said: Digital freedom is a priority for the State Department, however, and that includes the proliferation of privacy and censorship-circumvention technologies like VPNs." This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...d-other-blocked-content-130000014.html?src=rss

Ivanti's fix had failed. This was a breaking point for some American national security officials, who had long expressed concerns about Connect Secure VPNs

Lawmakers hear the concerns of VPN users across the country, removing VPN blocking requirements from the age verification bill

New AdGuard VPN update makes Windows app screen reader-friendly

Gabon has blocked major social media platforms "until further notice," citing national security. Here is why VPN demand is currently up by 8,000% as residents look to stay connected

After GrapheneOS revealed it lacked high-bandwidth European servers, Mullvad publicly offered sponsorship

Wisconsin's controversial age verification proposal is expected to be discussed today (February 18). The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that provisions to block VPN users are "unworkable."

Proton VPN has officially removed the OpenVPN protocol from its Android app, citing "bloat" and superior alternatives like WireGuard