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safe VPN HMAC authentication sha-384
  • Privacy deep dives
HMAC stands for hashed message authentication code and is an important factor in VPN security. Learn why strong HMAC auth matters for VPN security.
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  • Privacy basics
Most websites now use HTTPS to encrypt your connection and add an additional layer of protection to your data. But if you are on public WiFi, using HTTPS without a VPN means that some of your data will still be vulnerable.
ProtonVPN Article 13
  • Privacy deep dives
The European Parliament passed a new copyright directive containing the controversial Article 13, the so-called “meme ban.” Proton VPN is committed to helping mitigate the negative effects of this law on Internet freedom. 
protonvpn servers russia
  • Service updates
Russia is the 32nd country to join the Proton VPN network. These servers offer secure and private Internet access to the largest country in the world.
Protonvpn vpn servers high risk countries
  • Proton stories
As part of our mission to make a secure and private Internet available to all, Proton VPN will have to add servers in countries with poor privacy protections. Here's how to safely use servers in high-risk countries.
  • Privacy deep dives
Tor is a free, global network that lets you browse the Internet and the dark web anonymously. There are, however, a few things you need to keep in mind to use Tor securely.
windows vpn release notes
  • Proton VPN news
The newest version of Proton VPN for Windows supports Split Tunneling, allowing you to decide which applications should use the VPN encrypted tunnel.
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  • Privacy basics
For a VPN to reliably protect user data, it must not only use the most secure encryption and protocols but also shield itself with strong legal protections.
ProtonVPN for iOS v1.1 and macOS v1.4 Release Notes
  • Service updates
Our new iOS and macOS apps now come with Always-on VPN, a feature that protects you from VPN disconnects.
best free VPN, award-winning VPN
  • Proton stories
This year, we received recognition for some of the unique advantages that our VPN service offers. Here are some of the awards for 2018 and 2019 that were just announced.
Internet of things, smart devices, smart speakers, smart home devices
  • Privacy deep dives
Smart speakers and their digital assistants are here, constantly listening to you, waiting to respond to your requests. Yet they are less like helpful bots and more like diligent stenographers, compiling comprehensive reports of every interaction so