#vpnnordvpn

[ follow ]
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
1 day ago

LinkedIn 'BrowserGate' Investigation Alleges Secret Browser Extension Scanning Within Platform

LinkedIn allegedly collects extensive user data through a hidden system called 'Spectroscopy' without explicit user consent.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
React
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Local-first browser data gets real

Signals provide a performant alternative for reactive state management in front-end development.
Privacy technologies
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

What If Your VPN, Phone Number, And AI Chat Left Zero Trace? Meet Nadanada.me - The "Nothing At All" Privacy Revolution

LNVPN has evolved into a comprehensive privacy infrastructure service offering anonymous eSIM data plans, disposable phone numbers, and AI chat tools.
Web frameworks
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Firefox 149 brings a free VPN and native dialog boxes

Firefox 149 introduces a split view feature and a built-in free VPN with 50 GB monthly traffic for web content.
#vpn
Information security
fromEngadget
2 months ago

ExpressVPN launches four new standalone apps

ExpressVPN introduced a four-app cybersecurity suite—ExpressKeys, ExpressMailGuard, ExpressAI, and Identity Defender—integrated into existing pricing, with some apps launched and others delayed or region-limited.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
#proton
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Privacy technologies

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I tested NordVPN's free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox - here's how it did

NordVPN launched a free AI-powered scam checker tool that detects suspicious links, files, text, and images by identifying malicious databases and common scam patterns like scare tactics and artificial urgency.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Proton Workspace offers a private alternative to Google and Microsoft productivity suites, focusing on security and data protection.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Threat Actor Targeting VPN Users in New Credential Theft Campaign

Storm-2561 uses SEO poisoning and GitHub hosting to distribute trojans impersonating VPN software, stealing credentials through signed malware that evades detection.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet

Russian military communications face severe disruption as SpaceX cuts Starlink access and authorities restrict Telegram, forcing troops to seek unreliable alternatives while the Kremlin systematically blocks major communication platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

If You Don't Have One, I Recommend a Free Dark Web Monitoring Service

Dark web monitoring services track compromised data across public hacker forums and databases to alert users when their personal information appears in breaches, though most breached data is found on the clear web rather than the dark web itself.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Firefox is adding a free VPN for all users - but can you trust it?

Mozilla is launching a free VPN for Firefox users, available March 24, with limitations on data usage.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Do You Need an Identity Protection Service for Safe Browsing?

Identity theft protection services function as insurance products offering reactive compensation for damages rather than active prevention, with coverage details and sub-benefit caps critically affecting actual protection value.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
Artificial intelligence
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

DeepSeek often restricted globally

AI chatbots face uneven global access due to government restrictions, with DeepSeek most frequently banned across 13 countries, driven by data protection, security concerns, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
#vpn-security
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

A guide to free VPNs: What you need to know, and what services to avoid

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

A guide to free VPNs: What you need to know, and what services to avoid

fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

#digital-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

How to delete or hide yourself from the internet - 11 effective ways (and most are free)

Digital privacy requires constant attention as personal data persists online long after deletion, affecting career, reputation, and relationships through old posts, photos, and search history exploitation.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 month ago

The best VPNs with free trials in 2026

A free trial to a virtual private network (VPN) can mean a few different things. Several of the best VPNs let you try them out without paying. A rare few, and only one on this list, let you try them without submitting payment information at all. Some VPNs have forever free plans that let you use them indefinitely without paying, as long as you're OK with some limits.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 weeks ago

Top Strategies to Protect Your Online Privacy from AI Tracking and Data Collection

Implement VPNs, two-factor authentication, app permission audits, and tracker blockers to protect personal data from AI-driven monitoring and unauthorized collection.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Businesses may be caught by government proposals to restrict VPN use | Computer Weekly

Limiting VPN use to under-16s risks disrupting legitimate business operations and weakening privacy and cybersecurity protections without clear carve-outs or implementation details.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

How much do VPNs cost?

Compare VPNs using the same subscription duration and tier to avoid misleading advertised monthly rates and identify fair value.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to turn on private DNS on your iPhone - and why it's a must for security

Install a trusted .mobileconfig profile via Safari and Settings > General > VPN & Device Management to control DNS, VPN, Wi-Fi and expand system-wide privacy.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

Iran's nationwide internet shutdown since 8 January has been partially restored for some, but access remains tightly controlled and many users remain effectively cut off.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

I've used Tor browser for years, but now I'm using it on my Android phone - here's why

Tor Browser provides maximum privacy and anonymity on Android by routing traffic through encrypted relays, hiding IP addresses and location from websites, ISPs, and governments.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

How to turn off a VPN on iPhone

An iPhone VPN can be disconnected via the VPN app, Settings, or Control Center, or deleted to prevent it from reactivating.
#nordvpn
Privacy technologies
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

How business travelers overcome geo-blocking while abroad

Geo-blocking restricts international business travelers from accessing essential cloud-based tools and financial systems, creating significant productivity losses for East Bay companies operating remotely across borders.
#tor
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why the most private way to browse the web isn't incognito mode (but this instead)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why the most private way to browse the web isn't incognito mode (but this instead)

fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Google Disrupts IPIDEA - One of the World's Largest Residential Proxy Networks

Residential proxy networks have become a pervasive tool for everything from high-end espionage to massive criminal schemes,
Information security
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

How to cancel CyberGhost and get a refund

Cancel CyberGhost by disabling auto-renewal on cyberghostvpn.com or via app-store subscriptions; request refunds within 14 days (monthly) or 45 days (others).
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

Use dedicated file-and-folder security apps across devices, stay vigilant about sharing and access, and keep operating systems and apps up to date.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
7 months ago

The best VPN deals: Up to 87 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more

Long-term VPN plans often offer steep discounts, making annual or multi-year subscriptions substantially cheaper while adding privacy and extra security features.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 months ago

How to use a VPN on iPhone

Install reputable VPNs on iPhone and iPad to secure public Wi‑Fi, mask location for streaming, and prefer researched, transparent providers over App Store ads.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Why does my VPN keep disconnecting?

VPN disconnections usually stem from provider limits, device settings, internet issues, or kill-switch behavior and can typically be resolved through stepwise troubleshooting.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content

US built freedom.gov to let Europeans and worldwide users access content blocked by governments, including alleged hate speech and terrorism, administered via CISA.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Proton VPN two-year subscriptions are 70 percent off right now

Proton VPN Plus is available for $2.99/month on a two-year plan, billed $72 upfront, offering strong privacy, fast speeds, and extensive features.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

ExpressVPN two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now

Our pick for best premium VPN is fast and easy to use. ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $101 for 28 months. This is marked down from the $382 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.59 for the promo period.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Surfshark VPN deal: Get up to 87 percent off two-year plans

Surfshark One discounted to about $2.29–$2.49/month for 27 months, bundling VPN, antivirus, breach alerts, private search, and unlimited device connections.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new privacy-focused phone service is designed to keep your phone from getting hacked

Cape is a US-wide privacy-focused cellphone carrier that prevents SIM swapping and IMSI-catcher surveillance while minimizing customer data collection and encrypting voicemails.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 months ago

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Limit app permissions, especially location, microphone, and photo access, and regularly adjust device privacy settings to prevent background data collection.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

NordProtect Makes ID Theft Protection a Little Easier-if You Trust That It Works

NordProtect provides a clean identity-protection interface with breach alerts, financial safeguards, and identity-theft insurance but offers limited additional value for users already monitoring their data.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to cancel Mullvad VPN

When you sign up for Mullvad, you pay for as many months upfront as you want at the constant rate of 5 Euro per month (varying with exchange rates). Each month, Mullvad takes 5 Euro out of your account until there's nothing left. If you're no longer satisfied with Mullvad, all you have to do is stop putting money in.
Privacy technologies
#private-dns
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

#whatsapp
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Proxys.io: Proxy Provider Review for Business and Professionals

Modern digital teams depend on reliable data flows - whether that's monitoring search visibility, validating ads, testing apps across regions, or running automated QA at scale. In all of these cases, a proxy layer can help businesses manage IP rotation, session control, and traffic distribution in a way that's more predictable than relying on "best effort" network conditions. This review looks at Proxys.io from a practical, business-first angle:
Privacy technologies
fromCNET
1 month ago

Why I Don't Blindly Trust Google's "Verified" Badge When Shopping for VPNs

Very few users are in a position to audit what a . Reading code, inspecting traffic or evaluating a security assessment is out of reach for most people. Privacy policies are long and often written to protect the company more than to inform the user. In practice, this leaves visible cues such as badges, rankings and reviews doing most of the work.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free

You may have noticed that many European Union (EU) governments and agencies, worried about ceding control to untrustworthy US companies, have been embracing digital sovereignty. Those bodies are turning to running their own cloud and services instead of relying on, say, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. If you prize your privacy and want to control your own services, you can take that approach as well.
Privacy technologies
[ Load more ]