‘Switch to MAX, by any means necessary’ — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown

After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin is now pushing citizens to the state-controlled MAX by further targeting VPN usage. But the disconnect over the Telegram shutdown could be the needed turning point.

Looking for a job? It could be a scam — NordVPN uncovers phishing campaign impersonating top brands’ recruiters

Cybercriminals are impersonating top brands like Meta, Disney, and Spotify in a highly sophisticated new phishing campaign designed to hijack your Facebook account. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe.

Russian iPhone users lose Apple ID payments as Kremlin escalates VPN crackdown

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder.

Iran’s internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink and VPNs — this tech could be the solution

Direct-to-Cell (D2C) has the technical power to be the solution to today’s internet shutdowns. Digital rights groups, Access Now and WITNESS, are now calling on software developers and lawmakers to ensure this happens.

Russia moves to ‘reduce VPN usage’ with new blocking, fines and fees

As residents flock to VPNs to keep using Telegram, Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development announced new plans to curb VPN use. Here’s all we know.

This is the best VPN and cloud storage deal you’ll find this World Backup Day

1TB of cloud storage is included for less than some basic VPN deals

Proton VPN expands its server network to five new countries following user demand

Proton VPN is expanding its global footprint by launching new servers in five underserved countries across South America and the Caribbean, making it easier to bypass censorship and stay secure online.

Mullvad Browser’s testers now get access to updates every four weeks, also on Linux ARM devices

Mullvad Browser’s testers get faster access to updates as the interface has just transitioned to the Firefox Rapid channel. Here’s all you need to know.